2026 Spatial Biology Symposium:
From Technology to Discovery
OCTOBER 2, 2026
From 9 AM to 5 PM
Poster Abstract Deadline Extended!
The University of Michigan
North Campus Research Complex
Building 18 – Dining Hall
Join us for an exciting day of discovery, innovation, and collaboration at the 2026 Spatial Biology Symposium: From Technology to Discovery. This one-day event will bring together researchers, trainees, technology experts, and industry partners to explore the rapidly evolving field of spatial biology and its impact on biomedical research. Through engaging scientific presentations, poster sessions, technology showcases, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across disciplines, the symposium will highlight both emerging technologies and the discoveries they are helping make possible.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Poster Abstract Deadline Extended!
Due to numerous requests, the Poster Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended to September 25, 2026!
Three abstracts will be selected for 4-minute flash talks and cash prizes:
1st Place — $500
2nd Place — $400
3rd Place — $300
Selected presenters will be notified prior to the symposium.
Submit your abstract by September 25!!
AGENDA
SPEAKER LINE UP
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
CHRISTOPHER WALSH, MD, PHD
Chief, Division of Genetics and Genomics, Boston Children’s Hospital
Bullard Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School;
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Xiaoyin Chen, Ph.D.
Assistant Investigator,
Allen Institute
Ahmet Coskun, Ph.D.
Co-director
Spatial Omics and Data Analytics (SODA) Center
Georgia Institute of Technology
Arvind Rao, Ph.D.
Professor, Biostatistics/CMB
University of Michigan
Meng Zhang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Scripps Research
Changyang Linghu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor CDB/BME/MNI
University of Michigan
Liangqi (Frank) Xie, Ph.D.
Assistant Staff member
Cleveland Clinic
Cong Ma, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor CMB
University of Michigan
Sethu Pitchiaya, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Urology/Pathology
University of Michigan