About this Event
About the Workshop
Spatial RNA-seq has enabled us to examine transcriptional activities of cells in complex tissue microenvironments. Maintaining the spatial context of cellular gene expression is vital for understanding how location influences cellular function and interaction within complex tissues. Despite these advantages, the field faces significant challenges in standardising analytical approaches. Current workflows for spatial RNA-seq data often involve fragmented pipelines with varying normalisation strategies, cell type identification methods and differential expression analyses.
Our workshop addresses this critical need by leveraging latest bioinformatic method development for spatial RNA-seq. We will examine cutting-edge approaches for spatial RNA-seq normalisation that account for technical artefacts while preserving biological variation, discuss robust computational methods for cell state identification within tissue contexts and evaluate strategies for identifying spatially variable genes. By bringing together experts and practitioners, we aim to move towards consensus on best practices that balance analytical rigour with biological interpretability, ultimately accelerating discoveries across developmental biology, disease pathology and therapeutic development.
Lead Instructors: Dr Chin Wee Tan (WEHI), Melody Jin (WEHI) and Dr Jiadong Mao (MIG)
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of R programming language
- Basic knowledge of high-throughput sequencing, e.g. bulk RNA-seq and scRNA-seq
- Basic knowledge of bioinformatics, e.g. experience Seurat pipelines
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Registration & Cancellation Policy
This is a paid workshop, and the registration fee must be paid in full at the time of booking to secure a place. This requirement supports participant commitment and enables effective planning and allocation of resources.
Cancellations Made in Advance: Participants who wish to cancel their registration must notify us at least one week prior to the workshop start time. In such cases, a full refund will be issued. Refunds will be processed within five (5) business days.
No-Show Policy: Participants who do not attend the workshop and have not provided prior notice of cancellation will be considered a no-show. In such cases, the registration fee is strictly non-refundable.
Late Cancellations: Cancellations made less than one week prior to the workshop start time will be treated as a no-show, and no refund will be issued.
Illness or Exceptional Circumstances: If you are unable to attend due to illness or other exceptional circumstances, please contact us. Refunds may be granted at MIG’s discretion, on a case-by-case basis.
This policy is in place to ensure fairness to all participants and to support the smooth and effective delivery of the workshop.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, Australia
AUD 90.00 to AUD 125.00
