Vincent Laudato Beltran is a scientist at the Getty Conservation Institute, active in the Preventive Conservation Research group and Managing Collection Environments (MCE) Initiative. His research and teaching efforts include advancement of microfading tester practice, evaluations of packing case performance during transport, and environmental management in hot and humid climates. He is co-author of the GCI publications "Microfading Tester: Light Sensitivity Assessments and Role in Lighting Policy" and "Managing Collection Environments: Technical Notes and Guidance." Vincent holds a BS in general chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MS in geochemical oceanography from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.