Dr. Kus is a Clinical Microbiologist at Public Health Ontario (PHO) where she has clinical oversight over Reference Bacteriology and Mycology. She has an interest in endemic fungi, emerging pathogens, antimicrobial resistance and describing rare microorganisms of clinical significance. Dr. Kus’s recent research and areas of focus have centred on the application of advanced technologies (eg. MALDI-ToF MS, and next generation sequencing) to diagnostic microbiology for improved patient care and epidemiologic/public health investigations.