The Torii lab studies how plant cells coordinate proliferation and differentiation during organ morphogenesis to generate beautiful, orderly patterns. We aim to understand the molecular and genetic bases of cell-cell communication that specifies organ size, shape, and stomatal patterning through integrated approaches. For details, please see our Research Descriptions.

IMPORTANT *** Torii Lab has moved to The University of Texas at Austin as of October 2019 ***

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Dec 2019: Multiple Postdoc Postions Available (UT Austin)!

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• 2015 Prof. Torii receives Saruhashi Prize
• 2013 Current Biology Q&A Keiko U. Torii
• 2012 HHMI Bulletin "Tiny Breathing Mouths"
• 2012 HHMI News "Chemical Signal Helps Plants Control Their 'Breathing'"
• 2012 UW Biology Almni Newsletter "Challenging a Fine Balance"
• 2012 ASCB Membership Profile
• UW NEWS: HHMI-GBMF supporting plant biology
• 2010 UW Undergrad Research Mentor Award
• 2007 AAAS-L'Oreal Women in Science Booklet
• 2008 JSPS Prize
• 2008 JST PRESTO Investigator
• Interview with Dr. Torii (in Japanese)
• Listen to Dr. Torii "Don't be SPEECHLESS, SCREAM for VOTE: Mechanism of Stomatal Patterning and Differentiation" Nov 4, 2008

Selected Publications

Proc Natl Acad Sci USA
109: 6337-6342
(2012)

Trends in Cell Biology
22: 438-446
(2012)

Plant Cell
23: 3260-3275
(2011)

Plant Cell
20: 1775-1785
(2008)