Dr. Ummehan Avican

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ummehan Avican is a staff scientist in the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University. He completed his PhD at Umeå University, focusing on secretion systems and the pathogenesis of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. Currently, he is engaged in postdoctoral research in Maria Fällman's lab, where he works on in vivo transcriptomics of Salmonella Typhimurium. His research interests revolve around the molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis, particularly how bacteria interact with host systems during infection and how these processes can be targeted for therapeutic purposes.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Scientist

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Works as a staff scientist in Maria Fällman's research group.

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.