Maya Ronse

Maya Ronse is a researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, working in the Socio-ecological Health Research department. Her work focuses on public health challenges in low-resource and tropical settings.

• Active in leprosy prevention strategies using social network analysis (Comoros Islands, 2021–2026)
• Key research areas include malaria in Indonesia, antimicrobial use in Vietnam, and pharmaceutical waste management.

Recent research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining epidemiology, social science, and environmental health. Collaborations span Belgium, Comoros, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Selected projects:

• SNA_Leprosy (2021–2026): Integrates social networks, spatial data, and molecular epidemiology to combat Mycobacterium leprae in Comoros.