Day One

7:45 am Check in & Coffee + Light Breakfast

8:45 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

Selecting & Integrating the Ideal Technology for Desired Portfolio Outcomes

9:00 am Assessing the Advantages & Disadvantages for Different Spatial Technologies for Optimal Portfolio Outcomes

  • Anka Ehrhardt Director Analytical Research and Development, Merck & Co

Synopsis

  • Delving into the diverse landscape of spatial technologies to understand the different unique functionalities and applications
  • Understanding software solutions to their capabilities for data analysis
  • Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses in accuracy, scalability, and data integration to help in selecting the ideal technology for achieving portfolio goals

9:30 am Comparing Spatial Transcriptomics Technologies to Understand Pros, Cons, & the Potential Information Gain

Synopsis

  • Evaluating multiple technologies for spatial transcriptomics
  • Exploring the benefits of conducting comparative analyses to maximize information gain in spatial transcriptomic studies
  • Analysing the pros and cons of various spatial technologies for data quality, cost effectiveness, and interpretability

10:00 am Speed Networking

Synopsis

Bump elbows with your fellow spatial leaders! This is your opportunity to network and forge new contacts with peers in the industry. Join speed networking to meet a broad spectrum of attendees at the summit, and exchange details to catch up later in the event.

10:30 am Morning Break

11:00 am Interactive Group Discussion: Effectively Integrating Technology with Workflows for the First Time

  • Martin Isabelle Associate Director, Tumour Profiling & Mechanistic Biology, Translational Sciences Group, Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc.

Synopsis

  • Building solid internal infrastructure for successful technology integration, ensuring a smooth transition into new workflows
  • Discovering efficient strategies for acquiring and utilising images to ensure high throughput outcomes
  • Allocating the appropriate amount of resources to maximise efficacy in outputs

Harnessing Spatial Biology to Uncover Biological Relationships & Mechanisms Within Cells & Tissues

11:45 am Leveraging Spatial Technology to Improve Understanding of Modes of Action

Synopsis

  • Exploring how spatial technology can be utilised to deeper understand the mode of action behind biological processes
  • Examining different applications and methodologies that enable precise investigation and analysis of mode of action
  • Showcasing the transformative impact of spatial technology in revealing and visualizing mode of action to unravel complex biological pathways

12:15 pm Lunch Break & Networking

1:15 pm Translating Lessons from Spatial Technology Applications in Neuroscience

Synopsis

  • Showcasing the application of spatial technology in neuroscience research to uncover the spatial organisation of brain regions and cellular interactions
  • Overcoming limitations of attaining samples, considerations related to resolution, accuracy, and data interpretation
  • Investigating the potential synergies between methodologies in neuroscience and other disease areas in developing methodologies and analytical tools

1:45 pm Using Spatial Biology Technologies To Gain Insights Into Disease Mechanisms

Synopsis

  • Using spatial biology outputs to unravel pathways involved in rare placental disease
  • Unveiling the wealth of data generated by spatial biology techniques towards biomarker identification for diagnosis and potential treatment

2:15 pm Afternoon Break & Networking

2:45 pm Session Reserved for Ultivue

3:15 pm Harnessing Spatial Biology Insights to Guide Product Development

  • Martin Isabelle Associate Director, Tumour Profiling & Mechanistic Biology, Translational Sciences Group, Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc.

Synopsis

  • Maximising product development potential by utilising spatial biology outputs to unlock innovative pathways
  • Unveiling the wealth of data generated by spatial biology techniques and harnessing it to make informed decisions driving product development
  • Leveraging spatial biology insights to streamline decision-making processes, accelerating and refining product development strategies for greater efficiency and success

3:45 pm Panel Discussion: Empowering Early Pipeline Innovations through Spatial Biology Techniques

Synopsis

  • Leveraging spatial biology methodologies to identify and validate novel targets in the early stages of the pipeline
  • Applying spatial biology to identify and characterise potential biomarkers to accelerate their integration into early stage development
  • Incorporating spatial biology approaches for preclinical studies to facilitate a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms and treatment responses early in the development process

4:30 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks