School of Natural Sciences

The "School of Natural Sciences" within the Linnaeus University is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Scientists working at the school are involved in research and teaching activities in Biology, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Food Science, Environmental Science, Optometry and Science Education.

Programs

The school offers seven Bachelor programs (in Swedish) and four Master programs.

Research groups

A non-comprehensive list of the research group operating with the school is given below:

• Applied biochemistry research group (Prof. Sten Ohlson)
• Bioorganic and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory (Prof. Ian Alan Nicholls)
• [[Nutrient sensing and phosphate transport in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Biochemistry Research Group]] (Prof. Bengt Persson)
• Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Group (Dr. Ran Friedman)
• Environmental Engineering and Recovery Department (Prof. William Hogland)
• Marine Ecology Research Group (Prof. Edna Graneli)
• Plant Biochemistry/Plant Biotechnology Research Group (Prof.Peter Brodelius)
• Virology Research Group (Prof. Michael Lindberg)
• Zoonotic Ecology Research Group (Dr. Jonas Waldenström)

Location

The school is split between the cities of Kalmar and Växjö. Most of the research laboratories and classes are operated in Kalmar.

External links

• School's web page
• Research Summary