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Valentin V. Rybenkov is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on chromatin structure and dynamics, antibiotic discovery, and computational biophysics. He holds an M.S. (1989) and Ph.D. (1992) from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley (1993-2000).
His work investigates bacterial and eukaryotic chromosome organization, particularly the role of condensins like MukBEF in DNA folding. Current projects include anti-condensin drug development targeting multidrug-resistant pathogens and mathematical modeling of antibiotic permeation into bacteria. Collaborations involve the Center for Antibiotic Discovery and Resistance.
Research highlights include discoveries about condensin-mediated chromosome dynamics and their implications for human disease. No specific scientific awards are listed, though his contributions to antibiotic discovery and chromosome biology are emphasized.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and affiliated with OU’s Center for Antibiotic Discovery and Resistance.
