The light of knowledge and scientific search: to the Anniversary of Professor Antonina Mykhailivna Yashchenko

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Professor Antonina Mykhailivna Yashchenko is a distinguished scientist and morphologist whose research has enriched both national and global science with valuable discoveries. Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from the fundamental aspects of histology to complex problems in immunohistochemistry. A key aspect of Professor Yashchenko’s professional activity is her significant contribution to the advancement of lectinology—a field dedicated to studying the role of lectins in biological processes. Antonina Yashchenko is a leading figure in the promotion and implementation of both fundamental and applied principles of lectinology within the morphological science of Ukraine. Her primary scientific achievements are systematized in her doctoral dissertation, "Lectins as Markers in Norm and Pathology." This work is the first to substantiate and implement lectin histochemistry methods as precision tools for monitoring cell differentiation processes and verifying pathological conditions. Priority Research Areas: Professor Yashchenko’s scientific activity focuses on the comprehensive analysis of lectin-reactive glycopolymer remodeling patterns during embryonic and postnatal morphogenesis. Her significant contributions include: determining the selective marker potential of lectins for specific cell types; investigating lectin binding heterogeneity based on histogenetic origin and the degree of maturity of cell subpopulations. Her scientific portfolio comprises approximately 300 scientific papers published in leading national and international journals. The results of her innovative activities are secured by two certificates of authorship for inventions. Professor Antonina Yashchenko is a pivotal figure in the creation of modern educational literature: National Textbooks: Co-author of fundamental editions in Histology, cytology, and embryology for medical (2018) and dental faculties (2020). Professional Awards: Yaroslav Mudryy Award from the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (1999) for developing the Atlas of Microanatomy of the Oral Cavity; Honorary Award of the Society of AHET for outstanding contributions to the development of morphological science and education (2021). Honorary title of “Honored Professor” of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University (2021) for outstanding achievements in the development of science and education and the training of highly qualified scientific personnel. Honorary Certificate of the Ukrainian Scientific AHET Society (2025) for prominent achievements in the advancement of national morphology, significant organizational work, support for young scientists, and preservation of historical scientific heritage.

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2026-03-27

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Chelpanova , I., Lutsyk , O., Strus , K. ., & Pankevych , L. (2026). The light of knowledge and scientific search: to the Anniversary of Professor Antonina Mykhailivna Yashchenko. Морфологія / Morphologia / Morfologìâ, 20(1), 76–85. https://doi.org/10.26641/1997-9665.2026.1.76-85

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