Dr. Saskia Erttmann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Saskia Erttmann is an Assistant Professor at Umeå University specializing in the research of molecular mechanisms that underlie microbial-driven inflammation and infection responses. Her work involves understanding the optimal regulation of the innate immune response to various infections and how bacterial species contribute to the onset and progression of cancer. Dr. Erttmann leads a research team that investigates how changes in the tumor microenvironment affect tumor growth and progression. She is also actively involved in teaching and is responsible for several courses, including the 'Immunology' course for undergraduate pharmacists and the 'Immunology Module' for bioscience students. Alongside her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Erttmann supervises project and thesis work for bachelor's and master's students, fostering an environment for academic growth and collaboration at Umeå University.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Conducting research on microbial-driven inflammation and teaching Immunology courses.

Courses

Immunology Immunology Module

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.