Vahap Canbay

Vahap Canbay is a Research Fellow at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), working within the Cell Signaling Architecture research group. He earned his PhD from DTU Bioengineering in 2023.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Bioengineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2023

Dr. Canbay's research centers on protease networks in skin pathophysiology, with emphasis on epidermal differentiation, inflammation mechanisms, and venom toxicology. His work integrates molecular cell biology and translational dermatology using organotypic skin models and proteomic analysis. Key methodologies include imiquimod-induced inflammation assays and snake venom exposure studies.

Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on matrix metalloproteinase regulation in skin disorders (particularly psoriasis models) and dermokine-mediated differentiation pathways. His venom research bridges toxinology and dermatology, examining Naja nigricollis effects on skin architecture through histological and proteomic lenses.

Dr. Canbay operates within DTU's Cell Signaling Architecture group under Prof. U. auf dem Keller, collaborating internationally on projects spanning wound healing, skin barrier function, and venom antidote development. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through mechanistic insights into inflammatory skin diseases.