What is systems biology, and how is it shaping skin care research?

Published: 31-Mar-2026
Skin Care

Proya Cosmetics’ Dr. Lieve Declercq tells Dr. Katerina Steventon how systems biology is reshaping innovation globally for ageing skin

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As the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference approaches its 10th anniversary, the 2026 programme centres on a decisive shift: the integration of systems biology into our understanding of skin ageing.

Recognising ageing as a networked process shaped by lifestyle, environment and emotional wellbeing, we have curated a programme that brings global thought leaders together to explore this emerging frontier.

If your work touches on skin biology, dermal ageing pathways or clinical measurement techniques, the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference is one of the few events dedicated to high-level scientific discussion in this space. Find out more HERE.

In this issue, Dr. Katerina Steventon, Scientific Programme Director, interviews Dr. Lieve Declercq, Chief Scientific Advisor of Proya Cosmetics and Vice President of the Proya Europe Innovation Center, to gain her perspective on how systems thinking is reshaping innovation across continents.

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