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Carol Lynn Doebler Young, MLS(ASCP), graduated from The University of Michigan with a B.S. degree in medical technology in 1975. She is currently the clinical microbiology research manager, providing microbiology resources for Michigan Medicine’s faculty research projects. She has dedicated her 50-year career to advancement of diagnostic microbiology sharing those developments with colleagues. 

Young's passion for innovation and process improvement is distinguishable throughout her career. As supervisor, Young introduced technology to enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic testing, especially rapid blood culture identification and utilization of latex agglutination methods to continuously monitoring blood culture systems and molecular diagnostic methods (PNA FISH, Verigene, and BioFire). Connecting with European companies, she validated and implemented chromogenic media for surveillance cultures as “microbiology does it in color.” 

Young's dedication to improving patient care extends beyond the UM system as she shares these advances with other microbiologists. Young has presented over 50 abstracts at esteemed conferences (ASM, CVS, SCACM, ICAAC, IDSA) and co-authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications. Currently, she mentors young laboratory scientists, emphasizing the importance of exploring new methodologies while sharing and engaging with colleagues at professional forums. 

Young’s service to South-Central Association for Clinical Microbiology (SCACM) for over 35 years contributes to the organization's success, serving 2 terms as president. She is currently exhibit and spring chair and coordinates exhibitor seminars. As recognition of her dedication to SCACM's mission of continuing education, Young received the organization's highest honor, Significant Contributor to Clinical Microbiology Award, in 2012.