Join us at the Westmead Research Showcase 2026
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Spatial Transcriptomics User Group Meeting
March 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hosted by Westmead Institute for Medical Research
Join to learn about spatial capabilities and latest developments available at Westmead Core Facilities.
Program
10:00 – 10:20
David Zheng, PhD
Genomics Advanced Specialist, Westmead Genomics, WIMR
Exploring the Breadth of Spatial Genomics at the Westmead Genomics Facility
10:20 – 10:35
Li Ma, MD
Histology Facility Manager, Westmead Histology, WIMR
Tissue Preparation for Spatial Transcriptomics Assays
10:35 – 10:50
Fiona Weiss, PhD
Imaging Scientist, Westmead Imaging, WIMR
Unlocking Spatial Proteomics with Imaging Technologies
10:50 – 11:10
Tom O’Neil, PhD
Postdoctoral Bioinformatician, PrecisionGo, WIMR
Making the Most of Spatial Data
11:10 – 11:30
Sifan Zhang
PhD Candidate, Centre for Virus Research, WIMR
Using Spatial Transcriptomics to Map Adjuvant Mechanisms in Human Lymph Nodes
11:30 – 11:50
Geoff McDermott, PhD
Associate Director and Science & Technology Advisor, 10x Genomics
Innovations in Spatial Biology from 10x Genomics