Dr. Oliver Billker

Professor

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Biography

Oliver Billker is a Professor at Umeå University, leading research in molecular infection medicine with a focus on understanding the biology of malaria parasites and their interactions with mosquitoes. His work employs genome-scale approaches to reveal underlying biological mechanisms of malaria, aiming to inform the development of new drugs and vaccines. Billker applies innovative molecular tools to conduct comprehensive genetic screens on Plasmodium berghei, a rodent malaria model, to analyze thousands of parasite genes to uncover their functions and regulatory mechanisms that are crucial for parasite-host interactions and the mosquito life cycle. His contributions have significantly advanced malaria research, earning him recognition and multiple awards, including the EMBO membership. Billker is committed to fostering collaborative research efforts across the Nordic countries to enhance the impact of malaria studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Leads research in the Group Oliver Billker, focusing on malaria and related biological studies.

Awards

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EMBO Membership

2024-06-19

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.