Spatial transcriptomics is an emerging field that bridges molecular biology and anatomy. Over the last decade, a battery of assays have been developed that profile gene expression in-situ, i.e, measuring the abundances of mRNA molecules in cells and tissues while retaining information about their spatial locations. This workshop will introduce the basic concepts, major techniques, and typical analysis workflows in spatial transcriptomics. It will also offer guided hands-on coding exercises for the analysis of public spatial transcriptomic datasets.
Given the field’s rapid development, this workshop will try not to position itself as an authoritative guide of the subject. Rather, it will serve as a means of encouragement and support. It aims to help people jump into the field, plan experiments, play with data analysis, and contemplate about the future potential of this powerful technology.
