Dr. Palwasha Baryalai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Palwasha Baryalai is a PhD student in the Sun Nyunt Wai group at Umeå University. Her research focuses on understanding the role of outer membrane vesicle-associated proteases in bacterial pathogenesis. She completed her master's studies in Biomedicine at Skövde University, where she pursued her master's thesis project at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, concentrating on mitochondrial proteins involved in the regulation of mitochondrial dynamics. With a strong interest in microbiology, she began her PhD in Sun's group, where she works on the molecular mechanisms involved in cell association and the uptake of bacterial outer membrane vesicles (BMVs). Her long-term aim is to investigate the effects of BMV-associated proteases and their role in regulating mammalian cell mitochondrial dynamics. Outside of her research, she has worked as a teacher at academic institutes in Pakistan and has studied special needs education at Malmö University, which has equipped her for roles as an educator. In her leisure time, Palwasha enjoys activities such as interior decorating, crafting, and dress designing.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral student

2023-01-01 — 2025-12-31

Umeå University • Umeå

Conducting research in the Sun Nyunt Wai group on molecular mechanisms of bacteria-host interactions.

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.