Aekyung Industrial and Dong Sung Pharmaceutical are partnering with Fudan University’s Yangtze River Delta Research Institute to advance research and development in dermatology and beauty.
On July 28, Aekyung Industrial and Dong Sung Pharmaceutical announced that they have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Fudan University’s Yangtze River Delta Research Institute for collaboration in dermatology and beauty research. The dermatology department at Fudan University’s Huashan Hospital is recognized as a leading institution in China, consistently ranking first in dermatology evaluations.
Through this agreement, the three institutions aim to establish a long-term cooperative framework in the fields of dermatology, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and the beauty industry. They plan to share their research capabilities, product development experience, and clinical research networks to explore joint research and technology commercialization opportunities.
Key areas of collaboration include: joint research on skin, scalp, and hair science; research on skin and scalp data by country, region, and ethnicity; development of new raw materials, formulations, and delivery technologies; clinical trials and efficacy and safety evaluations; establishment of an AI-based skin and scalp database and analysis platform; and studies on hair loss and hair dyeing.
The results of the research will be used for writing papers, filing patents, technology transfer, and commercialization. Additionally, they will explore regulatory cooperation for entering the Chinese and global markets, as well as the establishment of joint research and production facilities, joint ventures, and investment opportunities.
Taekwang Group, which has incorporated Aekyung Industrial and Dong Sung Pharmaceutical as affiliates, will support the operation of the cooperative framework by identifying new collaboration projects and reviewing business structures. Aekyung Industrial CEO Kim Sang-jun stated, "We will promote joint research in various fields, including skin and scalp data and AI analysis platforms, as well as new raw materials and formulations, and connect research outcomes to differentiated product competitiveness."
Meanwhile, Aekyung Industrial recently participated in 'Cosmoprof Las Vegas 2026,' showcasing a variety of products ranging from makeup to hair and body care.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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