Irith De Baetselier

Irith De Baetselier is a researcher at the Clinical Reference Laboratory of the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium. Her work focuses on sexually transmitted infection diagnostics, HIV prevention strategies, and antimicrobial resistance. Current research includes projects on injectable PrEP feasibility and optimization of STI testing platforms.

Her publications demonstrate strong focus on clinical applications of microbiology research, particularly regarding diagnostic innovations for STIs and emerging antibiotic resistance patterns. The research has significant implications for public health policy and clinical practice.