Research
Scientific Training as a Foundation for Clinical Thinking
Dr. Yugal Behl's academic research focused on the biological mechanisms underlying inflammation, healing, bone metabolism, immune response, and diabetes-related tissue injury during his research training at Boston University School of Dental Medicine.
Selected Publications
Peer-reviewed work
A selection of peer-reviewed studies from Dr. Behl's doctoral research. Each entry links to its authoritative PubMed record and DOI. “First Author” is noted only where verified.
Activation of the Acquired Immune Response Reduces Coupled Bone Formation in Response to a Periodontal Pathogen
Yugal Behl, Michelle Siqueira, Javier Ortiz, Jingchao Li, Tesfahun Desta, Dan Faibish, Dana T. Graves
The Journal of Immunology2008 · 181(12):8711–8718
First AuthorDiabetes-Enhanced Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Production Promotes Apoptosis and the Loss of Retinal Microvascular Cells in Type 1 and Type 2 Models of Diabetic Retinopathy
Yugal Behl, Padmaja Krothapalli, Tesfahun Desta, Amanda DiPiazza, Sayon Roy, Dana T. Graves
The American Journal of Pathology2008 · 172(5):1411–1418
First AuthorFOXO1 Plays an Important Role in Enhanced Microvascular Cell Apoptosis and Microvascular Cell Loss in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Yugal Behl, Padmaja Krothapalli, Tesfahun Desta, Sayon Roy, Dana T. Graves
Diabetes2009 · 58(4):917–925
First AuthorTumor Necrosis Factor-α Mediates Diabetes-Enhanced Apoptosis of Matrix-Producing Cells and Impairs Diabetic Healing
Rongkun Liu, Harsimran S. Bal, Tesfahun Desta, Yugal Behl, Dana T. Graves
The American Journal of Pathology2006 · 168(3):757–764
Diabetes Enhances mRNA Levels of Proapoptotic Genes and Caspase Activity, Which Contribute to Impaired Healing
Hesham A. Al-Mashat, Suneel Kandru, Rongkun Liu, Yugal Behl, Tesfahun Desta, Dana T. Graves
Diabetes2006 · 55(2):487–495
The Transcription Factor ST18 Regulates Proapoptotic and Proinflammatory Gene Expression in Fibroblasts
Julia Yang, Michelle F. Siqueira, Yugal Behl, Mani Alikhani, Dana T. Graves
The FASEB Journal2008 · 22(11):3956–3967
Additional Research
Further co-authored work
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Chemokine Expression Is Upregulated in Chondrocytes in Diabetic Fracture Healing
Dana T. Graves, and colleagues
Bone2013 · 53(1):294–300
Areas of Scientific Investigation
Recurring scientific themes
Inflammation & Immune Response
Bone Biology
Wound Healing
Diabetes & Tissue Injury
Cellular Apoptosis
Molecular Signaling
Academic Context
Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Behl's research was conducted during his advanced academic training in the Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology at Boston University School of Dental Medicine.
This work formed the scientific foundation of his doctoral studies in oral biology, examining the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern inflammation, healing, and tissue injury. It continues to inform his evidence-based approach to clinical care, technology, and healthcare innovation.
External Research Profiles
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Scientific training shapes how Dr. Behl approaches clinical care, technology, and the future of specialty healthcare.