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Dr. Diana Chu is a Professor at San Francisco State University (SFSU) since 2004, specializing in cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics. Her research focuses on mechanisms governing sperm DNA packaging during fertility, using the C. elegans model organism. She employs interdisciplinary approaches integrating biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. Dr. Chu leads the Chu Lab, which emphasizes collaborative research and training opportunities for students.
Education: B.S. in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley (1990s), Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from UCLA (early 2000s), and postdoctoral research in Genetics and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley (pre-2004).
Research interests include histone variants, epigenetic regulation in gametes, and mechanisms of chromosome segregation during spermatogenesis. Her work bridges basic science with applications in fertility studies. Notable projects include defining histone variant roles in sperm gene expression and investigating zinc’s impact on sperm function.
Grants: Secured MRI funding for advanced microscopy infrastructure (2020, 2008) and NSF RUI grants for histone variant research (2018, 2008). She also promotes science education through initiatives like department-wide teaching professional development and undergraduate research mentorship programs.
Labs/Teams: Chu Lab focuses on molecular mechanisms in reproductive biology, leveraging C. elegans as a model system. Collaborations include biophysical characterization of histones and interdisciplinary education projects.
