First Announcement of '2025 Spatial Biology Congress'

Human Cell Lineage Atlas Facility (CLAF), launched by the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health (GIBH) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), aspires to establish itself as a pioneering global hub for cell lineage research. By integrating single-cell resolution, multi-dimensional data, and spatiotemporal profiling—alongside cross-validation between living cells and computational models—CLAF will advance cutting-edge exploration of human development and disease. Slated for full operational readiness by 2029, the facility will provide global research institutions, universities, and hospitals with access to state-of-the-art sample analysis, bioinformatics services, and collaborative tools. Beyond accelerating high-tech instrumentation and scientific breakthroughs, CLAF is poised to drive innovation across the biotechnology sector, particularly in precision medicine.

Central to CLAF’s mission is the comprehensive mapping of human cell types and lineages at single-cell resolution. Achieving this hinges on spatial omics, a transformative discipline that bridges molecular biology and tissue architecture. Life’s complexity arises from rigorously orchestrated spatiotemporal regulation, and spatial omics deciphers this by capturing molecular architecture within their native 3D contexts. By unraveling spatial codes—key to understanding cellular behavior, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic targets—this technology is reshaping biomedical research paradigms. As both a cornerstone of CLAF’s infrastructure and a catalyst for future discoveries, spatial omics will underpin the facility’s scientific collaborations and academic exchanges.

In preparation for CLAF’s 2029 launch, GIBH, in partnership with the China National Center for Bioinformation (CNCB) and Global Engage, will host the 2025 Spatial Biology Congress in Guangzhou (June 26–27, 2025). This event will convene leading scientists, industry innovators, and clinicians to explore breakthroughs in spatial biology, a field redefining how we study biological systems.

Thematic sessions will spotlight advances in high-resolution imaging, spatial transcriptomics, and AI-driven analysis of complex datasets. Discussions will address the discipline’s growing impact on cancer research, developmental biology, and personalized therapeutics. Attendees can expect keynote lectures by global pioneers and poster sessions showcasing emerging research. Dedicated networking forums will further stimulate collaboration, fostering partnerships to propel the field forward.

As spatial biology develops as a new scientific frontier, this congress represents a pivotal opportunity to shape its trajectory. Join us in Guangzhou to engage with groundbreaking science, forge interdisciplinary alliances, and contribute to a new era of biomedical discovery.

This event will host panel discussions and feature early career researchers’ spotlight sessions. For speaking opportunity, please reach out to Woo Wen Fang (wenfang@global-engage.com)

I、Organizers

Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences

China National Center for Bioinformation

Global Engage

Academic Committee:

Director: Guangdun Peng  

Members：Jiekai Chen, Jinmiao Chen, Dali Han, Lan Jiang, Fei Sun

II、Theme and Content

Theme: Focus on the latest research results and technological developments in spatial biology

The topics mainly include (but are not limited to):

1. Spatial multi-omics technologies and methods, such as the development and application of new technologies like spatial transcriptomics and spatial proteomics.

2. Spatial biology data processing and analysis, bioinformatics, and modeling, exploring how to use advanced algorithms and models to extract the value of spatial data.

3. The application of spatial biology in translational research, covering practical application fields such as precision medicine, drug development, and disease diagnosis.

III、Time and Venue

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou Science City (No. 18, Shuixi Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou)

Time: June 26 - 27, 2025

Conference Scale: 250 people

IV、Registration and Payment

Conference Website:

https://global-engage.com/product/spatial-biology-china-2025/

Registration Fees (USD)

For Academics/Government agencies/Not-for-Profit/Start-up Biotech category and the Pharma and Biopharma category delegate, the group bookings & early-bird discount are available. Please contact Dhev at dhevin@global-engage.com for more details.

V、Poster Presentation

Whether looking for funding, employment opportunities or simply wanting to share your work with a like-minded and focused group, presenting a poster is an excellent way to join the heart of this meeting.

Poster presentations are actively encouraged at this event and as such registered academic, industry, and start-up delegates are invited to present 1 poster each for free.

Submission deadline – 23rd May 2025.

Contact: haley@global-engage.com for your abstract submission form or for any inquiries

VI、Contact

Interactive workshops：Woo Wen Fang, wenfang@global-engage.com

Conference Organizing Committee：Haley, haley@global-engage.com

Sponsorship：Reuben Raj, reuben@global-engage.com

Organizing Committee of 2025 Spatial Biology Congress

February 13, 2025