Polly Hsu

mRNA translation is the final step of the central dogma and provides organisms rapid/dynamic regulation on developmental programs and environmental responses. We exploit genome-wide approaches to monitor mRNA translation and uncover new translation events. We then use a combination of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and computational approaches to dissect their functions and regulatory mechanisms at global and gene-specific scales. Currently, we focus on gene expression regulation in plant growth and responses controlled by the stress hormone, abscisic acid (ABA). Our long-term goal is to leverage the novel regulatory mechanisms to control gene expression and promote plant resilience to the environment.

# Titles
* Assistant Professor

# Education
* Ph.D 2013, Plant Biology, University of California, Davis. Advisor: Stacey Harmer
* M.S. 2006, Genetics, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan. Advisor: Yi-Fang Tsay
* B.S. 2004, Botany, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

# Previous Appointments
* Postdoctoral Associate, 2013-2017, Duke University & USDA-NIFA. Advisor: Philip Benfey

# Links
* [Hsu Lab Website](https://sites.google.com/view/polly-hsu-lab/home)
* [Current Research](https://bmb.natsci.msu.edu/directory-pages/faculty/polly-hsu/current-research.aspx)
* [Recent Publications](https://sites.google.com/view/polly-hsu-lab/publications)
* [Google Scholars Citations](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=A-p5nxcAAAAJ&hl=en)