Christiane Quaisser

Dr. Christiane Quaisser serves as Head of the Department Transformation and Preservation within the Future of the Collection research program at the Museum of Natural History Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin. Her work focuses on the strategic development and preservation of natural history collections through innovative approaches to collection management, digital transformation, and conservation science.

Her research interests span museum studies, conservation science, and digital transformation, with particular expertise in collection management systems, environmental monitoring of museum spaces, and the development of sustainable practices for natural history collections. She investigates microbial interactions within museum environments, toxicological risks associated with historical collections, and strategic frameworks for collection preservation in the digital age.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on the intersection of collection science, digital innovation, and environmental sustainability. Her work demonstrates growing emphasis on microbial ecology in museum contexts, digital strategy implementation, and international collaboration for natural history collections. The publications show methodological diversity spanning environmental monitoring, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary research approaches.

Dr. Quaisser leads significant research projects including the Collection Discovery and Development project (2019-2028) as part of the MfN Future Plan, Synthesis of Systematic Resources (2019-2023) with 20+ EU natural history museums, and Artist and researcher In the collection (2020-2022) funded by the Richard Lounsbery Foundation. Her research management encompasses mammal collection preservation, contaminated object handling protocols, and digital monitoring systems for environmental risks.

Her department specializes in the conservation science of mammalian skins and hides, development of collection storage facilities, and management of natural science collections. Current projects address microbial interactions in museum environments, digital transformation of collection management, and sustainable practices for natural history collections.