Koen Bartholomeeusen

Koen Bartholomeeusen is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine's Virology Unit, specializing in molecular virology of arboviruses. His work investigates virus-host interactions in humans and mosquitoes.

Research focuses on viral genetic determinants of host specificity, innate immune evasion, and antiviral drug development, particularly for chikungunya and emerging viruses.

Recent publications analyze Mayaro virus transmission risks in Europe and clinical aspects of chikungunya fever, contributing to epidemic preparedness and therapeutic strategies.