Dr. Marco Bellini

Photobiologist and dermatology researcher at the University of Florence. Specialist in cellular mechanisms of photobiomodulation and LED therapy for skin rejuvenation.

Dr. Marco Bellini is a photobiologist and dermatology researcher based in Florence, Italy. He holds a medical degree from the University of Florence and a PhD in Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, with his doctoral thesis focused on the molecular mechanisms of red and near-infrared light in dermal fibroblasts.

His research at the University of Florence's Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine investigates how different wavelengths of LED light influence collagen synthesis, melanocyte behavior, and wound healing at the cellular level. He has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals including the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Dr. Bellini is a member of the European Society for Photobiology (ESP) and the Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMaST). At The Light Therapy Institute, he specializes in breaking down complex photobiology research into accessible, science-backed content for non-specialist readers.

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