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Elena M. Kramer is the Bussey Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, serving as Interim Director of the Harvard University Herbaria and a Faculty Fellow of the Arnold Arboretum. Her research focuses on the evolution of floral morphology, employing molecular, morphological, and phylogenetic approaches to investigate how floral structures have diversified over evolutionary time. Key interests include gene duplication effects, floral part diversification (e.g., petals, fruits), and the ecological significance of pollinator interactions.
Her lab uses Aquilegia (columbine) as a primary model system, alongside Loasaceae and Tropaeolum, to study evolutionary innovations like nectar spurs. Recent work explores genetic architecture, meristem termination timing, and staminode evolution. The lab emphasizes inclusivity and anti-racism initiatives to address systemic barriers in botanical sciences.
Publications highlight studies on floral organ identity, phylogenomic analyses of Ranunculales, and developmental genetics of nectar spurs. Kramer collaborates broadly, contributing to genomic studies of plant diversity and adaptive radiations.
