Transforming skincare through global partnerships

Background

With extensive experience in product development and testing, Professor Tarl Prow and Dr Miko Yamada have partnered with global industry leaders. These collaborations have focused on applying advanced technologies like microbiopsy and skin gene expression analysis to create cutting-edge skincare products tailored to address aging, sun damage and other skin health concerns.

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Objective

To leverage novel technologies such as skin microbiopsy and advanced gene expression analysis to develop innovative, market-ready skincare products for industry-leading cosmetic brands.

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Approach

We facilitated strategic partnerships to:

• apply microbiopsy technology for precise skin biomarker profiling, enabling personalized skincare solutions
• conduct research into skin gene expression and cellular responses to UV exposure, translating findings into actionable insights for product development
• bridge the gap between academic research and commercial applications, ensuring the scalability and usability of new technologies.

Results

Beiersdorf AG collaboration

Objective: To use microbiopsy technology for profiling biomarkers linked to skin aging.

Results:

• Confirmation of microbiopsy as a viable, minimally invasive approach to molecular skin profiling.
• Validation of microbiopsy as a tool for personalizing skincare solutions targeting aging biomarkers.

Shiseido Co Ltd collaboration

Objective: To analyze skin gene expression using microbiopsy sampling and live skin cell sorting after UV exposure.

Results:

• Delivery of critical data on cellular responses to UV damage, informing product development for anti-aging and sun damage prevention.
• Advanced R&D for products tailored to mitigate UV-induced skin damage and improve skin health.

Key takeaways

• These partnerships showcased our ability to connect cutting-edge research with real-world applications, driving innovation in the skincare industry.
• Microbiopsy technology and advanced gene expression analysis have proven transformative in developing products personalized to skin health needs.
• Collaborations with global leaders like Beiersdorf and Shiseido highlight our expertise in integrating academic and industry objectives.