As Senior Conservator of Ceramics, Stone and Glass, Laura is responsible for a diverse group of archaeological, fine and decorative art objects at the ROM.  In addition to examination and conservation treatment, her work includes the use of scientific tools of analysis to better understand an object’s composition and technique of manufacture in order to develop preservation and treatment protocols and answer questions related to authenticity.  Laura has an interest in environmental conservation and preservation with special focus on materials used in display and in storage facilities. Together with other conservators from the department, Laura co-teaches an introductory course on art conservation at the University of Toronto.

Current projects involve the cleaning of two 17th to 18th century monumental Chinese marble sculptures, the Chinese Guardian Lions, which flank the East Entrance to the Museum; and the desalination and reconstruction of a Lebes Gamikos, an Ancient Greek red figure matrimonial vase and stand, possibly attributed to Washing Painter and dated to the 5th century B.C.