Research Bio

The Gu lab studies the intricate biological processes and molecular machines that operate at the surface of the nucleus — the control center of the cell. They focus on elucidating the protein landscape of the plant nuclear envelope and are investigating the functional importance of novel nuclear membrane proteins and the nuclear pore complex in organizing nuclear structures, coordinating intracellular communication, controlling cell division, and managing responses to stresses. They also explore the specialization and collaboration of different nuclear transport receptors in mediating selective nuclear transport and biomolecular condensation of signaling cargos under various environmental cues and their significance in the determination of responsive patterns of a plant cell.

Research Expertise and Interest

plant biology, cell biology, plant immunity