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Nancy Kleckner is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology at Harvard University. Her research focuses on chromosomal processes, particularly the mechanical forces and energy landscapes that influence chromosomal behavior. She studies these phenomena across various organisms, including bacteria, worms, and mammalian cells, employing advanced imaging and force-sensing tools. Kleckner's work explores how DNA functions as a genetic material within these systems and seeks to uncover commonalities across different cellular programs. She teaches courses such as MCB 188. Chromosomes and MCB 294. Interesting Questions in Physical Biology. Her research has been published in prominent journals, including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Cell.