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Benjamin Rowland leads a research group at the Netherlands Cancer Institute focusing on chromosome biology. His team investigates the mechanisms by which cohesin and condensin complexes shape the 3D genome and influence critical cellular processes such as DNA repair, gene regulation, and cell division. The research encompasses a multidisciplinary approach, combining genetics, genomics, and biochemistry, to explore complex questions in genomic stability and nuclear organization. Rowland's lab collaborates with various institutions and has been supported by multiple funding bodies, including the European Research Council and the Dutch Cancer Society. His work has led to significant publications discussing the roles of SMC molecular motors in DNA loop extrusion and chromosomal architecture across eukaryotic life. Throughout his career, Rowland has committed to mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering an environment of inquiry and discovery.