Biography

Katherine Wong worked several years as a lab supervisor, before being promoted to her current position as manager of the UHN/MSH Department of Microbiology. Katherine studied at McGill University, where she received both her Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Microbiology and Immunology.

As manager, Katherine oversees the daily operations of the microbiology laboratory to ensure quality and efficiency. Through collaboration with the microbiologists and management team, Katherine specifies departmental goals/objectives and implements strategic plans.

Recent Publications

• Tang P, Ng P, Lum M, Skulnick M, Small GW, Low DE, Sarabia A, Mazzulli T, Wong K, Simor AE, Willey BM. Use of the Vitek-1 and Vitek-2 systems for detection of constitutive and inducible macrolide resistance in group B streptococci. J Clin Microbiol. 42(5):2282-2284, 5/1/2004.
• Raboud J. Saskin R. Wong K. Moore C. Parucha G. Bennett J. Green K. Low D. Loeb M. Simor A. McGeer A. Patterns of handwashing behavior and visits to patients on a general medical ward of healthcare workers. Inf Con & Hosp Epid. 25(3):198-202, 3/1/2004.