Dr. Maud Mutsaers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maud Mutsaers is a PhD student at Umeå University, focusing her research on vector competence in mosquitoes and the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases. With an academic background that began in Australia, she earned an associate degree in Microbiology and Immunology before moving to the Netherlands to complete her Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of Maastricht. Maud is currently pursuing her master's degree at Umeå University, where her thesis investigates the vector competence of Swedish mosquitoes, specifically in relation to Usutu virus. As part of her doctoral research in Olivia Wesula Lwande's lab, she is delving deeper into the interactions between mosquito species and pathogens. Her work aims to uncover critical insights into the molecular interactions that facilitate the spread of diseases such as the O’nyong-nyong virus and dengue virus, building on her previous studies and contributing to the field of vector-borne disease research.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

— Present

Olivia Wesula Lwande Lab • Umeå University, Sweden

Conducting research on vector competence in mosquitoes, studying their interactions with pathogens that cause mosquito-borne diseases.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.