Eugene Bangwen

Eugene Bangwen is a researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (Belgium), affiliated with the Clinical Reference Laboratory. His work focuses on virology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology, particularly mpox (monkeypox) outbreaks in Central Africa.

• Key Research Areas: Mpox transmission dynamics, viral shedding, public health interventions, cholera epidemiology, and zoonotic diseases.

Recent Publications: Investigated mpox clade Ib outbreaks in DRC, co-circulation of monkeypox and swinepox viruses, and cholera epidemiology in Cameroon. His studies span clinical cohorts, environmental monitoring, and behavioral analysis of mpox decline in Belgium.

Collaborations: Active in multidisciplinary mpox research in Cameroon (2024) with teams including Liesenborghs, Vercauteren, and Van Dijck. Collaborates with institutions in DRC, Belgium, and international partners.