She received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed her masters in public health degree and GIM fellowship at the University of Washington.Dr. Tu provides medical care to patients at Harborview Medical Center, the Seattle metropolitan area’s county hospital. A significant proportion of her patients are Asian, African, and Latino immigrants with limited English proficiency.Dr, Tu's research encompass early detection of cancer, emergency preparedness cardiovascular health, tobacco control, and cross cultural care of limited English proficient patients. In addition she is also interested in the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions to minorities and systems of health care delivery.