Institutional Overview

About Us

Vision

Institutional Identity

SRILS is a novel R&D institution dedicated to building a world-class innovation center for biomacromolecules and functions. Driven by a dual-engine strategy of "Basic Research + Translation," we focus on cutting-edge research in cell fate regulation, plant and animal development, immune engineering, and targeted biomolecular technologies.

Strategy

Strategic Objectives

01
Original Core

Conduct "0 to 1" basic research to achieve theoretical breakthroughs.

02
Collaboration

Unite research teams in Shanghai to foster interdisciplinary synergy.

03
Translation

Build high-originality research hubs while solidifying translation pathways.

04
Industrial Impact

Drive innovation in medicine and agriculture through basic research breakthroughs.

05
Ecosystem Growth

Generate radiation effects to promote a culture of scientific innovation.

Leadership

Board & Management

Hong DingChairman / CAS Academician
Ji LiFounding Representative
Xiaodong LiFounding Representative
Sisi ChenFounding Representative
Yanhui XuExecutive Director (Science)
Danyi ShenAdministrative Director
Advisory Board

Scientific Committee

Xiao-Fan Wang
Duke University
Shaorong Gao
Tongji Univ / CAS
Chuan He
Univ. of Chicago
Xiang-Dong Fu
Westlake University
Kun-Liang Guan
Westlake University
Junying Yuan
SIOC, CAS
Yong-Jun Liu
Former Global Head of R&D, Sanofi
Chronicle

Development Milestones

2024.07
Official Launch

SRILS officially launched construction in Zhangjiang, Shanghai.

2024.06
Blueprint Approved

The Shanghai Municipal Government formally approved the institute's establishment plan.

2024.03-05
Site Selection

Settled in the Zhangjiang Core Area, planning a 6,000 sqm modern laboratory.

2023.10-12
Detailed Framework

Refined the implementation path for the "Basic Research + Translation" dual-engine strategy.

2023.06
Conceptual Origin

A team of top-tier scientists proposed the vision for a novel interdisciplinary R&D institution.

Innovation Model

Organizational Innovation

We build a multidimensional innovation system centered on the Board and Executive Committee.

Board /
Executive Group
Core Investigators
Collaborative PIs
Visiting/Platform Staff
Translation Hubs
Joint Ecosystem / Strategic Partners
Fudan Univ.
SJTU
Tongji Univ.
ShanghaiTech
Shanghai Pharma
Construction Model

Governance & Autonomy

We implement a Director-Responsibility System under the Board of Directors, fostering scientific vitality through PI-led governance and academic autonomy.

Non-profit Organization

A non-profit institution with significant administrative autonomy and independent financial management.

Modular Architecture
10+
Core Labs
17+
Active Projects