Since 2003, she has been involved in the research of Grotta Scaloria, a double-chambered cave in southeast Italy has multiple excavation histories. Entrusted with the Cave's excavated materials, notes, papers and research documents, and fulfilling a promise made to the Scalori Cave Project Director Marija Gimbutas, Ms. Elster has undertaken the monumental but satisfying task of publishing the Scaloria Cave research. Members of the Scaloria team are currently working in Italy and in collaboration with scholars from several countries preparing the excavation monograph that will be published by the Cotsen Institute.