Dr. Sara Af Bjerkén

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sara af Bjerkén is an Assistant Professor and consultant physician associated with the Umeå University in Sweden. Her research primarily focuses on neurodegenerative processes and the non-motor symptomatology of Parkinson's disease. She holds qualifications as a Docent and has contributed to various research initiatives aimed at understanding the complexities of Parkinson's disease, including the role of noradrenaline in relation to these processes. She has led significant projects such as the DopaminTransporter-PET study on atypical parkinsonian syndromes and Lewy body dementia, as well as the PEARL-PD research initiative, which sought innovative approaches to Parkinson's disease treatment and understanding. Sara's academic work is characterized by a commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of neurology through both laboratory and clinical research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Works as an Assistant professor and consultant physician, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases.

Research Fellow

— Present

Norrlands University Hospital, Umeå University • Umeå

Conducts research in the Neurosciences section at Umeå University.

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.