AP‑SciBio2025: A Regional Milestone in Spatial & Single‑Cell Biology
On June 20–21, 2025, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, welcomed over 250 attendees from 15+ countries to Asia Pacific Spatial Biology and Single-Cell Innovation Symposium (AP‑SciBio2025) in Bangkok. The two-day event united academic researchers, clinicians, bioinformaticians, technology developers, and biotech visionaries to explore how spatial and single-cell technologies are shaping next-generation biomedical research and patient care.
🌍 World-Class Keynote Speakers with Global Impact
A major highlight was the stellar lineup of keynote speakers, and internationally recognized contributions to spatial and single-cell science:
Prof. Yutaka Suzuki (University of Tokyo) shared insights from large-scale spatial transcriptomics, highlighting advances in tissue-scale gene regulation.
Prof. Faisal Mahmood (Harvard Medical School) presented on AI-powered spatial pathology, demonstrating how computational tools are reshaping histopathology and clinical diagnostics.
Dr. Kris Chatamra, Director of the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer, shared a compelling vision for integrating spatial profiling into national screening and treatment strategies—underscoring the critical role of clinician-driven research in shaping future oncology infrastructure.
Dr. Ramanuj DasGupta (Genome Institute of Singapore / CRUK Scotland) presented breakthrough findings on tumor microenvironment profiling and therapy prediction in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Dr. Quan Nguyen (University of Sydney) discussed the integration of deep learning and multiplex imaging for mapping the tumor-immune interface.
Prof. Ruby Yun-Ju Huang (National Taiwan University) addressed the spatial dynamics of tumor heterogeneity and treatment resistance.
Dr. Arutha Kulasinghe (Wesley Research Institute, Australia) spoke on translational spatial biomarkers in immuno-oncology.
Dr. Joe Poh Sheng Yeong (Singapore General Hospital / A*STAR) shared clinical strategies for implementing spatial immunoprofiling in cancer pathology.
Dr. Sizun Jiang (Stanford University / Arc Institute) delivered a high-impact talk on spatially resolved single-cell analysis and multi-modal data integration in immunology and human tissue atlases.
And many more!
Together, these speakers brought deep expertise and visionary insight, covering applications from oncology and neuroscience to computational biology and tissue engineering.
🧬 Scientific Highlights & Hands-On Training
6 thematic sessions spanned tissue architecture, tumor heterogeneity, immunotherapy prediction, multi-modal omics, and AI-driven analytics.
Interactive workshops led by Dr. Tim Stuart (co-developer of Seurat) and Dr. Punn Augsornworawat (Stanford) provided attendees with hands-on skills in spatial and single-cell toolkits.
Over 50 oral presentations and 40 posters featured pioneering research across oncology, neuroscience, infectious disease, and regenerative medicine—a testament to the interdisciplinary scope of the symposium.
🤝 Industry Collaboration & Community Engagement
The AP‑SciBio2025 Industry Forum offered a unique space where academic leaders, clinicians, and biotech innovators came together to exchange ideas and explore real-world applications of spatial and single-cell technologies. The session featured a dynamic mix of voices, including Prof. Ruby Yun-Ju Huang and Dr. Arutha Kulasinghe, who shared translational perspectives from academic settings; Dr.Supachai Kid Parchariyanon from RISE who addressed innovation pathways in healthcare; Dr. Jim Mansfield from Standard BioTools who provided insights into cutting-edge instrumentation and platform integration; and Dr. Manop Pithukpakorn, a clinical geneticist at Siriraj, who grounded the discussion in medical realities and patient impact.
This cross-sector dialogue fostered deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in implementing spatial biology within clinical and translational research pipelines. The energy carried into the evening at the Gala Dinner, where participants continued conversations during a lively program featuring sponsor showcases, and cultural entertainment by VieTrio.
🔭 Strategic Significance & Future Directions
Hosted by Thailand’s flagship academic medical center, AP‑SciBio2025 reinforced Siriraj Hospital’s role as a regional hub for spatial biology innovation. The event has catalyzed new research collaborations and set a benchmark for forthcoming science in Asia-Pacific.
The enthusiasm generated ensures that AP‑SciBio2027 will build on this success—continuing to drive forward precision medicine through spatial insight.
Thank you to our keynote speakers—Suzuki Yutaka, Faisal Mahmood, Kris Chatamra and all experts for sharing their vision and inspiring our community. Together, we are forging a future where spatial and single-cell biology transforms medicine—one cell, one tissue, one insight at a time.
