SPARX | San Francisco | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT
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 San Francisco chapter brings together local and global leaders to share groundbreaking research, workflow advancements, and translational insights.
📍 AC Hotel San Francisco Airport / Oyster Point Waterfront
1333 Veterans Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Discover the wonders of spatial proteomics—right here in San Francisco.
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Registration opens |
| 10:30 a.m. | Scaling Spatial Biology Solutions—From Immuno-oncology to Neurobiology |
| 11:00 a.m. | Murine Syngeneic Tumor Model Characterization by Ultrahigh-Plex Immunofluorescence Imaging |
| 11:30 a.m. | Using the PhenoCycler-Fusion to Explore the Tumor Microenvironment in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
| 12:00 p.m. | Leveraging Multiplex Immunofluorescence for Advancing Biomarker Discovery in Clinical Trials |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch provided |
| 1:30 p.m. | Bringing Multiplex Immunofluorescence (mIF) and Spatial Biology to the Clinic |
| 2:15 p.m. | Application of Molecular Pathology in Preclinical Safety Assessments |
| 2:45 p.m. | Next-generation Spatial Immuno-phenotyping Solutions with the PhenoImager HT 2.0 |
| 3:15 p.m. | Closing remarks |
Speakers
Niroshan Ramachandran, Ph.D.
Chief Business Officer, Akoya Biosciences
Jaimee Wong
Scientist, Translational Pathology, Bristol Myers Squibb
Hailing Zong, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist, Pathobiology, Gilead
Darren Davis, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Global Digital Pathology, Genomics and Liquid Biopsy Solutions, Precision for Medicine
Pascal Bamford, Ph.D.
Chief Clinical Officer, Akoya Biosciences
Kelsie Marks
Senior Scientist, Molecular Pathology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Antoinette Ronquillo, MSc
Senior Field Application Scientist, Akoya Biosciences