Antti Karkman

I am a computational microbiologist and university lecturer in microbial bioinformatics at the University of Helsinki. I’m also one of the founders of Aluke.

My research focuses on the environemntal dimension of antimicrobial resistance. I am especially interested in studying the genes behind the resistance and how they emerge and move between bacteria, using computational tools to better understand these processes. You can find some of my publications below and all of them under Publications. More information about current projects can be found under Projects and few examples of the workflows under Repositories.

In addition to research, I enjoy teaching and creating educational materials that help others learn bioinformatics and microbiology in a clear and practical way. I aim to make complex scientific ideas easier to understand and to support students and colleagues in their learning journeys. Learn more about my teaching under Teaching.