Caroline Theunissen

Caroline Theunissen is a Researcher in the Department of Tropical Infectious Diseases at the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium. Her work focuses on tropical medicine and infectious disease research with significant contributions to understanding viral infections, antimicrobial resistance, and travel medicine.

Her research interests span Tropical Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Viral Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance, Travel Medicine, and Public Health. Dr. Theunissen's work particularly examines SARS Virus, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, and pathogen behavior in international contexts, with strong emphasis on Belgian and Rwandan healthcare systems.

Analysis of her recent publications (2024) reveals a strong focus on practical clinical applications in infectious disease management, including rabies prophylaxis, antimicrobial stewardship in resource-limited settings, and innovative diagnostic approaches using T-cell receptor sequencing. Her research demonstrates significant international collaboration, particularly through the GeoSentinel network and Rwandan healthcare initiatives.

Dr. Theunissen is currently active in the FA5 RWANDA project (2022-2026), which aims to make Rwandan institutes leaders in infectious disease prevention, diagnosis and control, with focus areas including neglected diseases, district hospitals, and vulnerable populations.

She has maintained consistent research productivity since 2015, with 20 total research outputs documented through 2024, showing particular intensity in recent years (6 publications in 2024 alone). Her work appears in reputable journals including Virology Journal, Journal of Infectious Diseases, and Journal of Travel Medicine.