EMBL Conference Spatial biology: the melting pot

This EMBL Conference, co-organised with the European Society for Spatial Biology (ESSB), builds on the momentum of the Society’s inaugural meeting in Berlin in December 2024. Spatial biology extends beyond analyzing the molecular composition of individual cells—it considers their spatial arrangement and interactions within complex tissues and organisms. This dynamic, interdisciplinary field integrates insights from medicine, biology, physics, computer science, and other disciplines to deepen our understanding of biological systems in health and disease. ​The meeting aims to bring together the rapidly growing academic community, fostering discussions on cutting-edge spatial technologies, innovative data analysis approaches, and their applications in both fundamental and translational research. Renowned speakers will present the latest advances in the field, while young investigators will have ample opportunities for networking and scientific exchange. Session topics - Tumor microenvironment and cancer - Spatial immunology - New advances in spatial biology - Data analysis for spatial biology - Subcellular spatial biology - Spatial pathology: New insights for disease