Linnaeus University Centre for Ecology and Evolution in Microbial model Systems
The research that is carried out at the Linnaeus University Centre for Ecology and Evolution in Microbial model Systems (EEMiS) is focused on marine environments in the Baltic Sea – on the border between sea and land, in coastal waters and in the open sea.
Our research
The Baltic Sea is a vulnerable environment which is strongly affected by human activities in the surrounding countries.With research expertise covering the entire Baltic Sea food chain from the smallest microorganisms to fish and birds, the Linnaeus University's largest research centre, EEMiS, forms a cutting-edge in the research for a healthier sea.
Even if the researchers focus on a specific aquatic system, it is basically not very different from other aquatic ecosystems. The processes behind the interaction between organisms and the large-scale consequences they may have on an ecosystem's function are roughly the same. By studying the Baltic Sea, the researchers will also be able to contribute with results and knowledge of global significance.
Researchers
- Jarone Pinhassi Professor
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- Mark Dopson Professor
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- Anders Forsman Professor
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- Per Larsson Professor
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- Catherine Legrand Professor, pro-vice-chancellor
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- Jonas Waldenström Professor
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- Samuel Hylander Associate senior lecturer
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- Karin Holmfeldt Assistant Professor
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Research groups
At Linnaeus University Centre for Ecology and Evolution in Microbial Model Systems (EEMiS) seven research groups investigates how microorganisms interact with each other and with other organisms in their environment.
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Marine microbiology The research group Marine microbiology carries out research on the biodiversity, ecology, physiology, genomics and genetics of marine bacteria.
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Systems Biology of Microorganisms Systems biology is the study of the interactions between the components of biological systems
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Evolutionary Ecology The overriding aim of evolutionary ecology research is to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of genetic, functional, ecological and evolutionary mechanisms tha…
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Fish Ecology Baltic coastal populations of predatory fish, mainly perch and pike, has been greatly reduced in recent decades. Underlying causes can be altered food webs, competition and disrupted repro…
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Marine phytoplankton ecology and applications Our research team works within the complex and fascinating world of phytoplankton, and studies the role of bio- and chemical interactions among marine micr…
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Zoonotic Ecology and Epidemiology We work with all aspects of zoonotic infections, from collection of samples and screening programs to detailed genetic and molecular characterization. The aim is to pr…
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Zooplankton Ecology We carry out research in aquatic ecology studying food web transfer of micronutrients, herbivore/predator-prey interactions and adaptations among plankton to multiple-stress situati…
Seminars
Time and Place: 13.00 in A137 (if not otherwise stated)
1-2 February
EEMiS Workshop
21 February
Room B221
March 7
Marielle van Toor (postdoc) and Josanne Verhagen (postdoc), group Jonas Waldenström, EEMiS, Linnaeus University.
Title: "Unraveling how viruses keep traveling: waterbird migration and avian influenza virus evolution"
21 March
Karen Labret, Postdoc, LnuC-EEMiS.
Title: " From population genetics to community analyses: my journey towards the understanding of plankton ecology"
4 April
Emil Fridolfsson, LnuC-EEMiS. Half time seminar.
Title: " Transfer of vitamins and pigments in the aquatic food web" (Room KSL332)
Room KSL332
11 April
Mohamed L. Merroun, Associate professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Spain.
Title: "Microbes and metals: environmental perspectives and industrial benefits"
16 May
Anders Forsman och Per Larsson, LnuC-EEMiS
Title: "Misconduct in research"
Presumably, everyone agrees that misconduct in research is a bad thing. There are rules and regulations to keep research and researchers on track. But the distinction is not always clear cut. We have a shared responsibility to think about these issues. What is - and what is not - misconduct? Why does it occur? Can it be avoided? How does it concern me/us? Following a brief opening/introduction we will present some hypothetical examples or case studies for discussion in smaller groups.
Room A140, A141 and KSL401
30 May
Domenico Simone, LnuC-EEMiS
Title: "Twenty-thousand leagues under the sea: bioinformatics of the deep biosphere"
Room A205
13 June
Richard Williams och Daniela Polic, LnuC-EEMiS
Room KSL332
Projects
Within the center we have a wide and unique basis to overview the entire Baltic Sea food chain. The six different research groups are working on their own specific projects, and interact at the same time in joint projects within their different specialties. Three of the joint projects are:
News
- Avian influenza in Bangladesh: the role of migratory birds in the transmission of disease News
- EEMiS and EcoChange won an underwater drone in National Geographic’s S.E.E Initiative competition News
- Ottenby one step closer to becoming a European research centre News
- Prominent American researcher gave lecture at Linnaeus University News