Dr. Sandra Kleinau

Professor

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Biography

Professor of biology; molecular immunology at Uppsala University since 2008, Sandra Kleinau focuses her research on understanding the function of the immune system. Her lab investigates how immune cells protect against infectious agents while also posing danger in cases of autoimmune diseases. Aiming to discover methods to develop immunotherapies that selectively target and destroy cancerous cells, she explores critical questions related to macrophages, immunology, autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, and the functions of antibodies and various immune cell types including B lymphocytes and monocytes. Prior to her current role, she served as a senior lecturer in molecular immunology at Uppsala University from 2004 to 2008 and held various academic positions including associate professor and senior researcher. Kleinau completed her PhD in clinical immunology at Uppsala University in 1993, after earning her BSc there in 1989.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Lead research and teaching in the area of molecular immunology.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Instructed courses and conducted research in molecular immunology.

Senior Researcher

— Present

Göran Gustafsson's Foundation, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Conducted independent research in immunology.

Associate Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Oversaw research projects and lectures in experimental pathology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Instructed students and assisted in research activities.

Postdoc

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Engaged in postdoctoral research in immunology.

Postdoc

— Present

Karolinska Institute •

Conducted postdoctoral studies in immunology.

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.