Six Future Industries-Gene and Biotechnology

Development Foundation

Xiamen has established a robust biopharmaceutical industry cluster. The city has attracted leading companies in cell and gene therapy, genetic testing and molecular diagnostics, and synthetic biology. Xiamen is intensifying its efforts to cultivate future industries, accelerating the growth of frontier technologies like cell and gene therapy and synthetic biology. Local research institutes, such as Xiamen University, possess strong R&D capabilities, and boast a number of leading academicians like Han Jiahuai and Lin Shengcai, and expert teams. Xiamen also benefits from rich clinical resources. Hospitals including The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University (Xiamen Branch) and Xiamen Humanity Hospital have each established cell therapy research centers, exploring new approaches to developing cell and gene therapies.
Development Priorities

• Cell and Gene Therapy: Technical platforms and intelligent cell production equipment;
• Synthetic Biology: Technology and equipment development, and pilot-scale amplification platforms.

• Haicang Biomedicine Port
• Torch High-Tech Zone
• Xiamen Science City