We participatedd the recent GPB Omics & Bioinformatics Frontiers Symposium 2023 (GFS2023) held in Beijing. This event, hosted by the Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences / China National Center for Bioinformation, offered a vibrant platform for discussing omics and bioinformatics' latest advancements. It was a remarkable opportunity for our team members to showcase their cutting-edge research.

Dr. Cheng Jingmin and Ph.D. student Guo Danni, brought forward their research through a poster presentation titled "Benchmarking of Taxonomic Classification Methods for Human Skin Metagenomic Analysis" and an oral report "Skin Microbiome as a Strong Indicator of Aging: Multi-Omics Evidence from a Cohort of Chinese Women with the Same Chronological Age."

Their poster presentation delved into the intricacies of taxonomic classification in human skin microbiome studies, evaluating the effectiveness of various bioinformatic tools. This research is crucial for understanding the dynamics of skin metagenomic data analysis, providing insights that could shape future methodologies in this field.

The oral report presented by our team members highlighted the significant role of the skin microbiome in aging. Through a detailed multi-omics study of a cohort of Chinese women, they identified specific microbial biomarkers and metabolites linked to skin aging. This work is a step forward in understanding the complex interactions between the microbiome and its host and opens new avenues for developing targeted anti-aging treatments.

Participating in GFS2023 was not only an honor but also an invaluable experience for our team to engage with the scientific community, share knowledge, and foster collaborations. We are excited about the potential implications of our research and look forward to contributing further to the evolving field of muti- omics and bioinformatics.