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The purpose of Research and Technical Studies is to promote the advancement of scientific research in the field of conservation and to promote effective interaction of conservators and scientists in furthering the development of conservation practice. The function of this group is to support those who are involved in research efforts within the conservation field, and to help promote and advance scientific efforts in conservation.

Committee Leadership

	Ms. Jane E. Klinger (Chair) Chief Conservator United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC United States
	Dr. Katherine Schilling (Program Chair) Associate Conservation Research Scientist Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale University West Haven, CT United States
	Dr. Katherine Schilling (Program Chair) Associate Conservation Research Scientist Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale University West Haven, CT United States
	Dr. Abed Haddad (Assistant Program Chair) The David Booth Fellow in Conservation Science Museum of Modern Art New York, NY United States
	Ms. Melissa Amundsen (Secretary) Assistant Preventive Conservator Midwest Art Conservation Center Minneapolis, MN United States
	Dr. Molly McGath (Periodicals Editor) Associate Research Scientist The Mariners' Museum and Park Newport News, VA United States
	Ms. Sarah E. Melching (Board Liaison) Silber Director of Conservation Denver Art Museum Denver, CO United States
	Ms. Erika J Goergen (Staff Liaison) Membership Operations Assistant American Institute for Conservation/Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington, DC United States