About this Event
Discover Spatial Biology: See Cells in Context
Spatial biology is a transformative new field that allows us to study cells and molecules right where they live—revealing not just what’s present, but exactly where it happens. Using cutting-edge platforms like spatial transcriptomics and multiplexed protein imaging, researchers can now map tissues at single-cell or even subcellular resolution. This means we can see not only the abundance of cells and proteins in a tissue, but also where they are, whether they are colocalised, and how they might communicate.
Why does this matter? The function of a cell and the role of molecules in a tissue depend on their precise location and their interactions with the surrounding environment. For example, the environmental context of cells within a tumour can influence how quickly it progresses and how it responds to treatment. Spatial biology technologies are revolutionizing biomedical research—uncovering new biomarkers, guiding precision therapies, and helping us build detailed atlases of human tissues.
Curious about spatial biology and how it could advance your research? Join us to learn about the latest spatial biology research happening in FBMH and CRUK MI and discover the support available to help you kickstart your own spatial biology journey.
Event Details:
- When: Wednesday 19th November
- Where: Michael Smith Building, Main campus, University of Manchester
- Sign up: here
Whether you’re new to spatial biology or looking to deepen your understanding, this event will provide insights, inspiration, and practical guidance to help you see cells—and science—in a whole new context.
Spatial Biology at Manchester Agenda
9.30am-10.00am
Coffee and registration
10.00am-10.10am
Introduction
Kevin Couper and Claus Jorgenson
10.10am – 11.30am
Session 1: Spatial Transcriptomics
10.10am – 10.30am – Karen Piper Hanley
10.30am – 10.50am – Wolfgang Breitwieser
10.50am – 11.10am – Stephen Richardson
11.10am-11.30am - Charlotte Russell
11.30am – 11.50am
Coffee
11.50am – 1.10pm
Session 2: Spatial Imaging
11.50am – 12.10pm – Patrick Caswell
12.10pm – 12.30pm – Mike Haley
12.30pm – 12.50pm – Abdullah Shahzad
12.50 – 1.10pm - Eleanor Rees
1.10pm – 2.10pm
Lunch
2.10pm – 3.30pm
Session 3: Data Analysis for Spatial Biology
2.10pm – 2.30pm – David Wedge
2.30pm – 2.50pm – Syed Murtuza Baker
2.50pm – 3.10pm – Ali Al-Anbaki
3.10pm – 3.30pm - Mohammad Faiz Iqbal Faiz
3.30pm – 4.00pm
Q&A session
4.05pm – 4.15pm
Closing remarks
Drinks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Michael Smith Lecture Theatre, Michael Smith Lecture Theatre, Michael Smith Building, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
