Divisions at MTC
The Department of Microbiology, Tumor, and Cell Biology comprises researchers working in different divisions in various areas of immunology, infection biology, and cell and tumor biology.
Photo: Mingzhi LiuDivision of Tumor Biology
The Division of Tumor Biology at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet is a leading hub for cutting-edge cancer research. This division is dedicated to unraveling the complex mechanisms underlying tumor development, progression, and treatment resistance. The division's research is driven by a team of distinguished scientists each contributing unique expertise and innovative approaches to the field.
Photo: N/ADivision of Virology and Immunology
The Division of Virology and Immunology at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet comprises ten research groups working on different aspects of molecular virology, viral immunity, T- and B-cell biology, vaccine responses to complex antigens and tumor immunology. Our vision is to drive innovative studies that advance our understanding of viral diseases and cancers, and to develop treatments that will make significant contributions to global health.
Photo: photo by Lennart Nilsson/ScanpixDivision of Parasitology and Core Facilities
The Parasitology Division consists of independent research groups and teams interested in parasitic infections and core facilities.
Photo: Getty ImagesDivision of Clinical Genomics & Virology
Our Division of Clinical Genomics & Virology leads translation of genomics research into clinical and diagnostic settings. We drive the use of genomic technologies—including massively parallel sequencing—and ensure cutting edge analytical capability. Our researchers are experts in virology. By hosting infrastructures such as Clinical Genomics (SciLifeLab) and Genomic Medicine Center Karolinska, we support researchers and healthcare across Sweden with our team of dedicated experts.
Photo: Getty Images,Getty Images/iStockphotoDivision of SciLife
The SciLifeLab division at the MTC is a collaborative research environment specializing in genomics, RNA biology, and the three-dimensional architecture of the human genome. Our division is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and developing cutting- edge technologies in the fields of molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. We employ a multidisciplinary approach to tackle complex biological questions and contribute to improving human health.
Photo: Getty ImagesDivision of Host-Microbe
Our research focus lies in the regulation of immune responses that control the infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. We study the role of major molecular controllers of T cell and macrophage functions in bacterial control after infection and vaccination.
Photo: Getty ImagesDivision of Translational Microbiome Research and Pandemic Preparedness
The Division of Translational Microbiome Research and Pandemic Preparedness focus on the impact of the microbiome on human health and disease. Exploration of the human microbiome combined with diagnostics development and intervention are the main goals in our projects. Large-scale sequencing and diagnostics of SARS-Cov-2 during the pandemic has lead to a number of collaborations on pendemic preparedness related R&D projects currently performed at the division.
Photo: Ana Rita NarcisoDivision of Microbial Pathogenesis
The main research areas in Division of Microbial Pathogenesis are within infection biology, respiratory tract and invasive infections, host-bacterial interactions, pathogenesis, infection epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, new antimicrobials, vaccines, and nanoparticle science. Within the Birgitta Henriques- Normark research group there are four project groups headed by Edmund Loh, George Sotiriou, Erik Benson, and Birgitta Henriques-Normark.