SPARX | Philadelphia | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 1:30–7:00 p.m. ET
A World Tour of Spatial Wonders
SPARX (Spatial Proteomics for Advanced Research & Exploration) is Akoya Biosciences’ global event series showcasing the most exciting innovations in spatial biology. As part of this world tour, the Philadelphia chapter brings together local and global leaders to share groundbreaking research, workflow advancements, and translational insights.
📍 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Discover the wonders of spatial proteomics—right here in Philadelphia.
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 1:30 p.m. | Registration opens |
| 2:00 p.m. | Spatial Biology at Scale: From Discovery to Clinical Applications |
| 2:30 p.m. | Spatial Mapping of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Skin Identifies Plasma Cells as a Promising Therapeutic Target |
| 3:00 p.m. | Multiplex Imaging In Tissue Repair and Regeneration |
| 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:45 p.m. | Next-generation Spatial Immuno-phenotyping Solutions with the PhenoImager HT 2.0 |
| 4:15 p.m. | Using a Multiplexed Immunofluorescence Assay for Immune-oncology Drug Development |
| 4:45 p.m. | From Spatial Proteomics to Spatial Multiomics |
| 5:15 p.m. | Bringing Multiplex Immunofluorescence (mIF) and Spatial Biology to the Clinic |
| 5:45 p.m. | Closing remarks |
| 6:00 p.m. | Networking happy hour |
Speakers
Victoria Fang, MD, Ph.D.
Dermatology Clinical Instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Sashwati Roy, Ph.D.
Professor of Surgery, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Patrick J. Savickas
Head of Scientific Development, HistoWiz
Chung-Wein Lee, Ph.D.
Peter Miller
Vice President of R&D, Akoya Biosciences
Sambhav Dave
Director of Product Management, Akoya Biosciences
Agnes Haggerty, Ph.D.
Senior Strategic Account Executive, Akoya Biosciences