Dr. Steven Gendel has over three decades of experience in food safety science and policy, including work at the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). He was the first FDA Food Allergen Coordinator and contributed to the development of the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule, the Gluten-Free Labeling Rule, and other agency documents. He also supported the FDA inspection and enforcement programs. Steve holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology. He has advanced training in risk assessment, food law, HACCP, and Preventive Controls. He has been an instructor for programs organized by the FDA, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), state agencies, and the National Center for Food Safety and Technology (now IFSH). Steven works from the Washington D.C. area. When he is not working, he likes to read modern science fiction.