Didier Pin

Didier Pin serves as a Teacher-researcher at VetAgro Sup's Veterinary Campus, affiliated with the Companion Animal Clinic, Leisure and Sports teaching department and the UR ICE (Cell-Environment Interactions) research unit. A graduate of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD), he specializes in veterinary dermatology with expertise in EU dermatology standards and canine skin disease research.

His research program centers on molecular mechanisms of skin disorders in companion animals, particularly dogs. Key focus areas include genetic skin conditions like epidermolysis bullosa and ichthyosis, atopic dermatitis pathogenesis, skin barrier function restoration, and therapeutic development through gene/cell therapy and nanotechnology applications. He investigates T lymphocyte kinetics in dermatitis models and lipid distribution abnormalities in the stratum corneum.

Analysis of his publication record reveals strong translational themes bridging veterinary and human dermatology. His work consistently explores comparative disease mechanisms, with significant contributions to understanding genetic mutations (e.g., PNPLA1 in ichthyosis) and developing innovative treatments like the SKINHEALING peptide derived from laminin 332 and NANOTHINGS nanoparticle tracking systems.

No major scientific awards are documented in available materials. However, Dr. Pin leads multiple significant research initiatives including gene therapy for epidermolysis bullosa, T lymphocyte kinetics studies in canine atopic dermatitis, and the SKINHEALING and NANOTHINGS projects, indicating active grant funding and collaborative networks.

As a teacher-researcher, he advises veterinary students in dermatology while conducting research within the UR ICE unit. His technical work leverages the Veterinary Campus's clinical analysis and histology laboratories, with additional expertise in zoo animal and wildlife dermatology and dermatopathology.