# Event Details - **Event Name**: MIG Spatial Transcriptomics Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Introduction to spatial transcriptomics data analysis: normalisation, cell typing and differential gene expressionAbout this EventAbout the WorkshopSpatial RNA-seq has enabled us to examine transcriptional activities of cells in complex tissue microenvironments. Maintaining the spatial context of cellular gene expression is vital for understanding how location influences cellular function and interaction within complex tissues. Despite these advantages, the field faces significant challenges in standardising analytical approaches. Current workflows for spatial RNA-seq data often involve fragmented pipelines with varying normalisation strategies, cell type identification methods and differential expression analyses.Our workshop addresses this critical need by leveraging latest bioinformatic method development for spatial RNA-seq. We will examine cutting-edge approaches for spatial RNA-seq normalisation that account for technical artefacts while preserving biological variation, discuss robust computational methods for cell state identification within tissue contexts and evaluate strategies for identifying spatially variable genes. By bringing together experts and practitioners, we aim to move towards consensus on best practices that balance analytical rigour with biological interpretability, ultimately accelerating discoveries across developmental biology, disease pathology and therapeutic development.Lead Instructors: Dr Chin Wee Tan (WEHI), Melody Jin (WEHI) and Dr Jiadong Mao (MIG)Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of R programming languageBasic knowledge of high-throughput sequencing, e.g. bulk RNA-seq and scRNA-seqBasic knowledge of bioinformatics, e.g. experience Seurat pipelines-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration & Cancellation PolicyTo secure your place in this workshop, the registration fee must be paid at the time of booking. This policy supports participant commitment and allows us to plan and allocate resources effectively.Cancellations Made in Advance: If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us at least one week prior to the workshop start time. In this case, a full refund will be issued. Refunds will be processed within five business days.No-Show Policy: If you do not attend the workshop and have not cancelled in advance, your registration fee will be non-refundable.Late Cancellations: Cancellations made less than one week before the workshop will be considered a no-show, and the registration fee will not be refunded.Illness or Exceptional Circumstances: If you are unable to attend due to illness or other exceptional circumstances, please contact us. Refunds may be granted at MIG’s discretion, on a case-by-case basis.This policy is designed to ensure fairness to all participants and to support the smooth delivery of our workshops.Thank you for your understanding.If you have any questions or need assistance with your registration, please contact us at mig-ea@unimelb.edu.au - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parkville/mig-spatial-transcriptomics-workshop/100001983042166502 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmig-spatial-transcriptomics-workshop-tickets-1983042166502 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 90, max: 125, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Parkville - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health - **lat**: -37.7982843 - **long**: 144.9585746 - **full address**: The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, Australia ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Melbourne Integrative Genomics (https://allevents.in/org/melbourne-integrative-genomics/23709664) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fa9cfccd62365682b7562bea11fa8e633d013c2753870087f567fb702d37b678-rimg-w630-h581-dc4461a6-gmir.jpg?v=1771400068 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=MIG+Spatial+Transcriptomics+Workshop&date=05+Aug ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, Australia - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 90 up to 125 AUD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Melbourne Integrative Genomics - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MIG Spatial Transcriptomics Workshop ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "MIG Spatial Transcriptomics Workshop", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fa9cfccd62365682b7562bea11fa8e633d013c2753870087f567fb702d37b678-rimg-w630-h581-dc4461a6-gmir.jpg?v=1771400068", "startDate": "2026-08-05T09:30:00+10:00", "endDate": "2026-08-05T16:30:00+10:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/parkville/mig-spatial-transcriptomics-workshop/100001983042166502", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "30 Royal Parade", "postalCode": "3010", "addressLocality": "Parkville", "addressRegion": "VI", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-37.7982843", "longitude": "144.9585746" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Introduction to spatial transcriptomics data analysis: normalisation, cell typing and differential gene expression", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-18", "availabilityEnds": "2026-08-05T16:30:00+10:00", "validFrom": "2026-02-18", "lowPrice": "90.00", "highPrice": "125.00", "price": "90.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/parkville/mig-spatial-transcriptomics-workshop/100001983042166502" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/parkville/mig-spatial-transcriptomics-workshop/100001983042166502", "price": "125.00", "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/parkville/mig-spatial-transcriptomics-workshop/100001983042166502", "price": "90.00", "name": "Student Ticket (MSc / PhD)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Melbourne Integrative Genomics", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/melbourne-integrative-genomics/23709664" } ] } ] ```