Peking University, December 22, 2020: National Clinical Research Center for Skin and Immune Diseases, an affiliate of Peking University First Hospital (PUFH), signed an agreement with Pierre Fabre Group on December 3 in building a joint lab for health promotion and collaborative innovation in dermatology. The signing ceremony was held at Peking University Health Science Center (PKUHSC).

The ceremony saw the presence of H.E. Laurent Bili, French ambassador to China, who spoke highly of this cooperation and expressed his hope that the joint lab would become a new milestone in Sino-French cooperation.

H.E. Laurent Bili

In his remarks, Liu Yucun, executive vice chair of Peking University Council, talked about the joint lab’s role in linking research and industry, and called the joint lab a trial for international cooperation that leads to win-win outcome. He pledged support from the PKUHSC to promoting rapid and sustained development of the joint lab.

Liu Yucun

Cui Qing’ai, head of the group’s China office, said the group plans to launch clinical trials of products indicated for sensitive skin, acne, atopic dermatitis, eczema and other diseases, stage awareness campaigns for skin health, and conduct joint research with the PUFH.

Cui Qing’ai

The signing ceremony was followed by a panel discussion focused on skin health and skincare products. The panelists talked about dermatology behind makeups, regulatory issues, and visions for the newly established lab.

Link: http://bynews.bjmu.edu.cn/zhxw/2020/8192618f5c4048cf96aade2a2ed6f954.htm