As global research in regenerative medicine advances toward restoring complex tissues and organs, China's progress in this field is driven by two complementary strengths: a growing capacity for independent innovation and active integration into the worldwide scientific community. Given its physiological and anatomical similarities to humans—including organ size, function, and cellular composition—the pig has become an essential large-animal model for translational medical research.

To support international regenerative medicine efforts while addressing national health priorities and advancing the scientific mission of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Zoology established the Beijing Farm Animal Research Center in December 2010.  

The platform focuses on porcine molecular breeding and biomedical research, with core activities encompassing functional gene discovery,  human disease modeling, preclinical assessment of stem cell therapies and organ regeneration.

Backed by the deep scientific expertise of the Institute of Zoology, more than a decade of focused R&D has yielded significant outcomes across multiple areas—including biomedical animal models, agricultural germplasm resources, and dedicated breeding facilities for immunodeficient large animals.

Underpinned by the formidable scientific expertise of the Institute of Zoology, more than a decade of focused R&D has yielded significant outcomes across multiple areas—including biomedical animal models, agricultural resources and immunodeficient large animals.

The center boasts an integrated platform with advanced facilities, expert skills and diverse germplasms, enabling an end-to-end pipeline from genetic engineering of large animals to phenotypic analysis of disease models and preclinical studies.

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