Dr. Vishnu Raghuram

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vishnu Raghuram is a Postdoctoral fellow in Laura Carroll's lab at Umeå University. He focuses on research related to between-host transmission dynamics of non-typhoidal Salmonella species and the associated mobility of antibiotic resistance genes. Raghuram's academic background includes a Master's in Bioinformatics from Georgia Institute of Technology, where he genomically characterized the Vibrio cholerae Type 6 Secretion System and studied the effects within polymicrobial communities. He completed his PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Emory University, utilizing a Staphylococcus aureus model system to explore large-scale genome evolution and within-host microevolution. His current work using Bayesian phylodynamics aims to study the transmission of non-typhoidal Salmonella in human and livestock populations, with an emphasis on identifying high-risk NTS lineages to inform effective control and prevention strategies.

Research Interests

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.