Eva Bartok

Eva Bartok is a researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, focusing on immunology, autoimmunity, and molecular biology. Her work bridges genetics and infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on nucleic acid sensing mechanisms and mitochondrial DNA dynamics.

• Current Research: Investigates RNA-binding proteins, RIG-I signaling, and endoplasmic reticulum stress in diseases like myotonic dystrophy.
• Projects: Lead investigator in the INNATEBITE project studying innate immune responses to trypanosome-infected tsetse fly bites (2022-2025), funded by the Research Fund - Flanders.
• Email: ebartok@ext.itg.be

Scientific Contributions: Key publications in EMBO Journal, Nature Communications, and Nucleic Acids Research examine topics such as mitochondrial DNA release in autoimmunity, RIG-I immune tolerance mechanisms, and influenza A immune stimulation. These works highlight her expertise in innate immunity, autoimmune disorders, and viral interaction dynamics.