Group 1 - The health industry is becoming a core pillar for high-quality economic and social development, with functional foods and skincare products being key sectors to meet public demand for a better life and establish a comprehensive health service system [1] - The Beijing University Life Sciences East China Industry Research Institute's Functional Food/Skin Care Engineering Technology Center will hold its inauguration ceremony on January 18, 2026, in Qidong, Jiangsu [1] - The center aims to promote the development of the life sciences industry, facilitate the transformation of scientific achievements, and provide public technical services as a new high-end platform [3] Group 2 - The center has made significant technological achievements in plant synthetic biology and natural product innovation, particularly in the transformation and industrialization of rare ginsenosides from ginseng and Panax notoginseng, achieving world-leading levels [3] - The center will continue to promote the application of its projects in functional foods and skincare products, addressing the slow metabolism and absorption issues of traditional ginseng saponins [3] - With the global aging population and increasing attention to public health, the functional food and skincare market is expected to experience significant growth, with a focus on natural products as essential components [10]