The PCPC held its annual Science Symposium in October 2018.  The Symposium hosted microbiology experts on a variety of current topics, including: product preservation and risk assessment; FDA recalls; investigations of unexpected laboratory results; metagenomics and DNA sequencing; the role of facial skin microbiome in aging, health and beauty; FDA classifications and inspection readiness.  Robin Stombler (pictured center), President of Auburn Health Strategies, served as moderator for the panel discussion.