Ute Römling

Ute Römling is a Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet. Her research focuses on microbial physiology, particularly bacterial biofilm formation, cyclic di-GMP signaling pathways, and pathogen-host interactions. She leads the Intracellular Mycobacterium Tuberculosis – Martin Rottenberg group and is part of the Division of Host-Microbe.

Her work investigates molecular mechanisms underlying biofilm regulation, bacterial stress responses, and the role of second messengers in microbial behavior. Key contributions include studies on cellulose biosynthesis, protease networks, and the impact of environmental factors on bacterial physiology.

Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding biofilm inhibition strategies, protein structural-functional relationships, and evolutionary aspects of signaling pathways. Her research bridges fundamental microbiology with translational applications in antimicrobial development and infectious disease control.

Notably, she collaborates on projects involving Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, exploring how these pathogens adapt to host environments and develop resistance mechanisms. Ongoing efforts aim to uncover novel targets for combating biofilm-related infections.