Austin Woods, MLS(ASCP)CM, is a microbiology technical specialist at Corewell Health West Regional Lab in Grand Rapids, Mich. He attended Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Mich. and has since taught introductory and clinical microbiology labs at his alma mater. He has specific interests in eukaryotic microorganisms and has aspirations to get certified as a specialist in microbiology through the American Society of Clinical Pathology.