Professor Kirsty Buising is an infectious diseases physician working for the Victoria Infectious Diseases Service (VIDS). She is Medical Director of Medical Services at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Theme lead for Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare associated infections at the Doherty Institute and Deputy Director of the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship at the University of Melbourne. Kirsty serves on advisory groups at state, national and international levels.