Dr. Julianne Kus

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Clinical Microbiologist

Research Focus

  • Molecular microbiology
  • Genomic epidemiology
  • Outbreak analysis
  • Bacteriology
  • Mycology
  • Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms

Publications

  1. McTaggart LR, Cronin K, Ruscica S, Patel SN, Kus JV. Emergence of terbinafine-resistant Trichophyton indotineae in Ontario, Canada, 2014-2023. J Clin Microbiol. 2024;63(1):e0153524.
  2. McTaggart LR, Varghese N, Sivaraman K, Patel SN, Kus JV. Genomic epidemiology of large blastomycosis outbreak in a northern community Ontario, Canada. Emerg Infect Dis. 2024;30(7):1487-90.
  3. McTaggart L, Eshaghi A, Hota S, Poutanen S, Johnstone J, … Kus JV. Genomic analysis suggests transmission of fluconazole non-susceptible Candida parapsilosis within two hospital networks. J Clin Microbiol. 2024 ;62(1):e0116123.
View all publications by Dr. Julianne Kus on PubMed.gov

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toronto
  • Master of Science, University of Toronto
  • Fellow, Canadian College of Microbiologists (FCCM)

Personal statement

"Working as a Clinical Microbiologist at PHO allows me to unite my interests and skills in microbiology, infectious diseases, new technologies and research and to directly apply them to the health protection and promotion of Ontarians. This type of work is endlessly fascinating and rewarding and I am happy to be part of a large collaborative team that uses science, technology, research and education to improve the knowledge and well-being of our communities."

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Updated 22 Oct 2019