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Ms. Zhao Yan, Chairperson and CEO of Bloomage Biotechnology Corporation Limited, holds a master’s degree. The 21st century is the century of biology. In 2000, Ms. Zhao Yan became interested in microbial fermentation and invested in Bloomage, a company centered on this technology, leading it to rapid growth. Bloomage is now a global leader in bioactive substances and one of the world’s leading suppliers of hyaluronic acid produced using microbial fermentation. Ms. Zhao led Bloomage to pioneer three of the four technological innovations that transformed the global hyaluronic acid industry: large-scale microbial fermentation production, enzymatic preparation of oligomeric hyaluronic acid, and hyaluronic acid production using synthetic biology. These breakthroughs expanded hyaluronic acid applications across various fields, including tissue engineering, contraception, gastroenterology, oral health, targeted drugs, personal care, textiles, cosmetics, paper, and many other products. The company has established numerous national standards and filled industry gaps, solidifying China's leading position in the global hyaluronic acid market. Under Ms. Zhao’s visionary leadership and strategic company positioning, Bloomage has become a leading global industrial platform in synthetic biology, with biomanufacturing driven by synthetic biology technology. Bloomage bridged industry, academia, and research institute to establish the world's largest pilot-scale testing platform, helping both internal and external research projects quickly convert scientific research into market-ready products. Additionally, the platform supports China’s "Dual Carbon" strategy through green manufacturing. Bloomage also established China's first synthetic biology corporate venture capital fund, empowering the development of the biomanufacturing industry through its synthetic biology innovation leadership. Ms. Zhao is also the founder and chairperson of Bloomage International Investment Group, established in 1989, which has grown into a large, comprehensive group involved in investment, operations, and industrial development, including projects like Wukesong Arena. Committed to health, beauty, and happiness, Ms. Zhao emphasizes sustainable development and social responsibility. She founded the private, non-profit Times Art Museum and the “Yun Zhong” (In Cloud) public welfare campaign project focused on China's indigenous culture, leveraging Bloomage's resources to benefit society. In March 2022, Ms. Zhao received the 2021 National March 8th Red-Banner Pacesetter award. In March 2024, Ms. Zhao was listed among Forbes China's 100 Outstanding Businesswomen.