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Prof. Dr. Valentin Yakubenko

Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences · Quillen College of Medicine - Department of Biomedical Sciences · East Tennessee State University

Academic focus & active research

Dr. Yakubenko investigates leukocyte adhesion mechanisms, integrin alpha-M-beta-2 signaling, and inflammatory macrophage recruitment in chronic cardiovascular diseases.

Macrophage Integrins Chronic Inflammation Vascular Biology Atherosclerosis Mechanisms

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at East Tennessee State University should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Quillen College of Medicine - Department of Biomedical Sciences
Primary Field
Macrophage Integrins
Campus Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

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