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Sofia Persson

Sofia Persson
I am a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, and at the Swedish Centre for Environmental Epidemiology (SEEC).

Presentation

My research focuses on environmental virology, faecal indicator organisms for food- and waterborne viruses and wastewater-based surveillance of respiratory viruses such as influenza viruses and SARS CoV-2.  

Background

I have a Master's degree in biology from Umeå University (2012) and a PhD in medical sciences from Uppsala University (2022). I have previously worked as a molecular biologist at the Swedish Food Agency (2013-2023; currently on leave), focussing on foodborne viruses. 

Supervision

2023-2024: Fanny Persson, Master student (co-supervisor)

Links

My publications can be found on my Google scholar profile.