Clelia Giacobini

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Clelia Giacobini (1931-2010) was an Italian scientist. She was a pioneer of microbiology applied to conservation and restoration.

She obtained her PhD from the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France, and went on to work in the laboratory of Microbiology at ICR Rome. Her work was instrumental in uncovering the microbial types responsible for alterations of archaeological and architectural monuments. This helped ensure the proper restoration and conversation of numerous historical sites throughout Rome and the world.