Lotta-Riina Sundberg

Lotta-Riina Sundberg

Professor
Unit
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
Department / Division
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Room number
YNC 315
Email
lotta-riina.sundberg@jyu.fi
Mobile
+358408053931
Postal address
Survontie 9
Fields of science
1181 Ecology, evolutionary biology

Research interests

Studying the evolution and expression of virulence in bacteria and viruses helps to understand the origin and spread of disease epidemics. Based on this knowledge we aim to design new methods to treat and prevent disease outbreaks instead of antibiotics.

Publications

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Research groups

Research group

Sundberg group - Host-pathogen interactions

We explore the molecular details of how the bacterial CRISPR-Cas immunity is formed, and how the mucosal surfaces influence phage-bacterium interactions in pathogenic bacteria.

Projects

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Project

Ageing, Environment and Functioning (ENVIS-AGE)

The ENVIS-AGE is a strategic profiling area supporting JYU’s strategic goal to reach world's leading edge in the designated research areas of human wellbeing.