Program

The International Rare Cell Spatial Omics Symposium: “ Decoding the Single-Cell Universe ” will take place on March 14-15 2024 in Aying near the Alps. Please note that the program displayed below is currently in its preliminary stages and subject to updates. We are working diligently to bring you an exceptional lineup of speakers, sessions, and experiences that will shape the future of spatial omics research. Stay tuned for the finalized program.

Day 1:   March 14  

1:00 pm

Welcome reception (including coffee & snacks)

1:30 pm

Welcome remarks
Prof. Dr. Stefan Seeger, CEO MMI

1:45 pm

Dr. Peter Horvath
Life beyond the pixels: single-cell analysis using deep learning and image analysis methods

2:30 pm

Prof. Dr. Christopher Pryce
Transcriptome studies of specific neuronal sub-populations for emotional processing in the mouse brain

3:15 pm

Coffee break

3:30 pm

Dr. Somenath Bakshi
Systems analysis of antibiotic response in bacteria through time-resolved single-cell phenotyping

4:15 pm

Talk including live demonstration
Revolutionizing cell analysis: Introducing MMI CellDetector – AI-powered precision in cell
detection and counting

5:00 pm

Talk including live demonstration
Harnessing Light: Exploring Cellular Manipulation with Optical Tweezers

6:00 pm

Welcome reception with drinks
In the rustic ambience of the "Troadkasten" (Brauereigasthof Aying)

6:30 pm

Dinner
In the rustic ambience of the "Troadkasten" (Brauereigasthof Aying)

9:30 pm - open

Nine-pin bowling
In the "Kegelbahn" (Brauereigasthof Aying)
Day 2:   March 15  

9:00 am

Dr. Björn Krenz
Visualizing Plant Viral Infections at Single-Cell Resolution

9:30 am

Fabian Littfinski
Enhanced Automated Tissue Dissociation for Single-Cell Sequencing: Integrating
Mechanical and Enzymatic Techniques

10:00 am

Coffee break

10:15 am

Dr. Mark Kühnel
Spatial Analysis in Diagnostic and Research: A Pathologists View

10:45 am

Talk including live demonstration
"Finding The One”: How microdissection and cell picking uncovers the hidden world of single cells

12:00 pm

Prof. Dr. Guangdun Peng
Spatial transcriptome for molecular annotation of tissue organization during development and disease

12:30 pm

Lunch
In the "Festsaal" (Brauereigasthof Aying)

1:45 pm

Brewery tour
Ayinger private brewery

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Closing remarks
Prof. Dr. Stefan Seeger, CEO MMI