Famke Jansen

Famke Jansen is a researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (Belgium), specializing in helminthology and zoonotic diseases. She holds a Master's degree in Biology and has been actively involved in research projects focusing on Taenia and Echinococcus species epidemiology, diagnostics, and control strategies.

Her key projects include Modelling Taenia saginata epidemiology and control in Belgium (2016–2018) and participation in the CYSTINET: European network on Taeniosis/Cysticercosis (2013–2018). These initiatives highlight her expertise in parasitic zoonoses, particularly cattle-associated tapeworms and their public health implications.

Research interests revolve around:

• Zoonotic helminth transmission dynamics
• Diagnosis of parasitic infections in resource-limited settings
• Epidemiological modeling for disease control
• Environmental factors influencing parasitic survival

Her work emphasizes field validation of diagnostic tools (e.g., lateral flow assays) and cross-border collaborations, as seen in studies in Tanzania, Zambia, and Europe. Notable contributions include systematic reviews on Taenia egg dispersal and genetic analyses of Echinococcus multilocularis.

Collaborations span institutions across Europe and Africa, addressing both veterinary and human health aspects of parasitic infections.