Dr. Maria Lerm

Professor

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Biography

Maria Lerm is a Professor of Medical Microbiology at Linköping University, specializing in epigenetics and infectious diseases, particularly focusing on tuberculosis and post-COVID dynamics. As a SciLifeLab Fellow, she provides expertise in assays that reflect host-pathogen interactions and leads efforts in drug discovery related to lung pathogens. A noteworthy project under her leadership is the PULMO project, which aims to identify DNA methylation-based biomarkers for respiratory diseases, leveraging data from hospitals across the region. Lerm's research also investigates the epigenetic mechanisms underlying lung health post-infection and the potential applications of these findings in diagnostics and therapy. She is committed to advancing personalized medicine through interdisciplinary collaborations, inviting contributions from researchers and clinicians. Her selected publications cover significant findings in immune responses linked to tuberculosis and the implications for vaccine development.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Leading projects in epigenetics and infectious diseases with a focus on tuberculosis and post-COVID research.

Courses

Medical Programme Biomedical Laboratory Science Programme Experimental Industrial Biomedicine

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.