Gu Lab uses biochemical, molecular genetics, and spectroscopic approaches to decipher mechanisms of cellulose biosynthesis. Cellulose, often touted as the most abundant biopolymer on earth, is a major source of raw materials for paper, textiles, and an abundant source for sustainable and environment-friendly cellulosic biofuels. A long-term goal of our research is to gain a deeper understanding of the regulation of cellulose biosynthesis so that the fundamental knowledge can be transferred for designing new cellulosic materials with diverse economic applications.
Latest News:
August 16, 2025: Congratulations to Dr. Donghui Wei on completing her PhD and celebrating this milestone at the graduation ceremony!
January 17, 2025: Alonso Torres, an undergraduate student majoring in Biology, joined our group. Welcome Alonso!
January 17, 2025: Congratulations to Kayley Thompson, a recent WISER awardee, joined our group. Welcome Kayley!
May 6, 2024: Congratulations to Jenna Patel, class of 2024! Best wishes to your future endeavor!
April 18, 2024: Neha Matai was awarded Summer Undergraduate Research Fund Scholarship. Congratulations Neha!
February 25, 2024: Our paper “The TRAPPIII subunit, Trs85, has a dual role in the trafficking of cellulose synthase complexes in Arabidopsis” is published online. Read more
February 4, 2024: Our paper “Dot Scanner: Open-source Software for Quantitative Live-cell Imaging in planta” is published online. Read more
