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Yajaira Suárez

Yajaira Suárez

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
65
Citations
16096
World Ranking
9103
National Ranking
4044

Yajaira Suárez publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Yajaira Suárez sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 123 publications — 13th percentile

13% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Yajaira Suárez D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Yajaira Suárez sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 65 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Yajaira Suárez is affiliated with Yale University in the United States and has contributed extensively to research within the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Medicine. Their scientific work reflects a broad engagement with molecular mechanisms involved in disease, focusing particularly on cancer research, immunology, molecular biology, surgery, and cardiology and cardiovascular medicine.

The main research topics addressed in Suárez's work include:

  • MicroRNA in disease regulation
  • Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
  • Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
  • Lipid metabolism and disorders
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Circular RNAs in diseases

Suárez has published papers in notable scientific journals and venues, with a frequent presence in:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
  • Nature Communications
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Journal of Clinical Investigation

Some of Suárez's recent papers include:

  • ANGPTL4: a multifunctional protein involved in metabolism and vascular homeostasis, 2020, Current Opinion in Hematology
  • Desmosterol suppresses macrophage inflammasome activation and protects against vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, 2021, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Cav-1 (Caveolin-1) Deficiency Increases Autophagy in the Endothelium and Attenuates Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis, 2020, Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
  • Hepatocyte-specific suppression of ANGPTL4 improves obesity-associated diabetes and mitigates atherosclerosis in mice, 2021, Journal of Clinical Investigation
  • Macrophage-Derived 25-Hydroxycholesterol Promotes Vascular Inflammation, Atherogenesis, and Lesion Remodeling, 2022, Circulation

Frequent co-authors in their collaborative research network include:

  • Carlos Fernández-Hernando
  • Alberto Canfrán-Duque
  • Jonathan Sun
  • Noemí Rotllán
  • Balkrishna Chaube

Suárez's research emphasizes the molecular and cellular dynamics of lipid metabolism and vascular biology, often addressing the role of lipids, proteins, and RNA molecules in inflammation, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Their multidisciplinary focus integrates elements of immunology and cardiovascular medicine, contributing to understanding mechanisms that underpin prevalent diseases.

This profile outlines an active research career with a focus on molecular biology and translational medicine topics essential for cardiovascular and cancer-related disease pathways. The combination of publication venues and co-author collaborations reflects significant engagement with the biomedical research community.

Best Publications

  • MiR-33 Contributes to the Regulation of Cholesterol Homeostasis

    Katey J. Rayner;Yajaira Suárez;Alberto Dávalos;Saj Parathath

  • Dicer Dependent MicroRNAs Regulate Gene Expression and Functions in Human Endothelial Cells

    Yajaira Suárez;Carlos Fernández-Hernando;Jordan S. Pober;William C. Sessa

  • Antagonism of miR-33 in mice promotes reverse cholesterol transport and regression of atherosclerosis

    Katey J. Rayner;Frederick J. Sheedy;Christine C. Esau;Farah N. Hussain

  • miR-33a/b contribute to the regulation of fatty acid metabolism and insulin signaling.

    Alberto Dávalos;Leigh Goedeke;Peter Smibert;Cristina M. Ramírez

  • Dicer-dependent endothelial microRNAs are necessary for postnatal angiogenesis.

    Yajaira Suárez;Carlos Fernández-Hernando;Jun Yu;Scott A. Gerber

  • MicroRNAs As Novel Regulators of Angiogenesis

    Yajaira Suárez;William C. Sessa

  • Human CD36 is a high affinity receptor for the native lipoproteins HDL, LDL, and VLDL.

    Dominica Calvo;Diego Gómez-Coronado;Yajaira Suárez;Miguel A. Lasunción

  • Cutting Edge: TNF-Induced MicroRNAs Regulate TNF-Induced Expression of E-Selectin and Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 on Human Endothelial Cells: Feedback Control of Inflammation

    Yajaira Suárez;Chen Wang;Thomas D. Manes;Jordan S. Pober

  • MicroRNAs in lipid metabolism

    Carlos Fernández-Hernando;Yajaira Suárez;Katey J Rayner;Kathryn J Moore

  • MicroRNAs Are Necessary for Vascular Smooth Muscle Growth, Differentiation, and Function

    Sebastian Albinsson;Yajaira Suarez;Athanasia Skoura;Stefan Offermanns

  • Loss of Akt1 Leads to Severe Atherosclerosis and Occlusive Coronary Artery Disease

    Carlos Fernández-Hernando;Eric Ackah;Jun Yu;Yajaira Suárez

  • MicroRNA-758 Regulates Cholesterol Efflux Through Posttranscriptional Repression of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter A1

    Cristina M. Ramirez;Alberto Dávalos;Leigh Goedeke;Alessandro G. Salerno

  • MicroRNAs in Metabolic Disease

    Carlos Fernández-Hernando;Cristina M. Ramírez;Leigh Goedeke;Yajaira Suárez

  • MicroRNA-148a regulates LDL receptor and ABCA1 expression to control circulating lipoprotein levels.

    Leigh Goedeke;Noemi Rotllan;Alberto Canfrán-Duque;Juan F. Aranda;Juan F. Aranda

  • Control of Cholesterol Metabolism and Plasma High-Density Lipoprotein Levels by microRNA-144

    Cristina M. Ramírez;Noemi Rotllan;Alexander V. Vlassov;Alexander V. Vlassov;Alberto Dávalos

  • MicroRNA-16 and MicroRNA-424 Regulate Cell-Autonomous Angiogenic Functions in Endothelial Cells via Targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 and Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1

    Aránzazu Chamorro-Jorganes;Elisa Araldi;Luiz O.F. Penalva;Devraj Sandhu

  • Prohibitin-1 maintains the angiogenic capacity of endothelial cells by regulating mitochondrial function and senescence

    Michael Schleicher;Benjamin R. Shepherd;Yajaira Suarez;Carlos Fernandez-Hernando

  • Kahalalide F, a new marine-derived compound, induces oncosis in human prostate and breast cancer cells

    Yajaira Suárez;Laura González;Ana Cuadrado;Maite Berciano

  • Genetic Evidence Supporting a Critical Role of Endothelial Caveolin-1 during the Progression of Atherosclerosis

    Carlos Fernández-Hernando;Jun Yu;Yajaira Suárez;Christoph Rahner

  • Mir-33 regulates cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.

    Daniel Cirera-Salinas;Montse Pauta;Ryan M. Allen;Alessandro G. Salerno

Frequent Co-Authors

William C. Sessa
William C. Sessa Pfizer (United States)
Kathryn J. Moore
Kathryn J. Moore New York University Langone Medical Center
Jun Yu
Jun Yu Chinese University of Hong Kong
Edward A. Fisher
Edward A. Fisher New York University
Tamas L. Horvath
Tamas L. Horvath Yale University
Manuel Mayr
Manuel Mayr King's College London
Jordan S. Pober
Jordan S. Pober Yale University
Jeffrey S. Berger
Jeffrey S. Berger New York University
Rafael de Cabo
Rafael de Cabo National Institutes of Health

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