Session Details
[2LS07]Unraveling Neural Circuit Formation with Spatial Transcriptomics: From Concept to Application
Fri. Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM JST
Fri. Jul 31, 2026 3:00 AM - 3:50 AM UTC
Fri. Jul 31, 2026 3:00 AM - 3:50 AM UTC
Room 7 (502)
Chairperson: Yoshikazu Isomura (Department of Cell Physiology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Science Tokyo)
Co-hosted by Vizgen.Inc / Primetech Corp.
In this luncheon seminar, we address the question, “How does the brain acquire species-specific characteristics?” from the perspective of spatial transcriptomics.
First, Yasuhiro GO, Ph.D.will provide a clear overview of the definition and fundamental concepts of spatial transcriptomics, and introduce an informatics-based analytical framework that connects large-scale, high-dimensional data to the understanding of neural function.
Next, Tomomi Shimogori, Ph.D. will present high-resolution analyses of the spatial organization and molecular states of cellular populations during brain development, highlighting molecular mechanisms that drive primate-specific neural circuit formation through concrete case studies.
In addition, Vizgen will introduce recent application-focused research examples utilizing spatial transcriptomics technologies.
Through a coherent progression from conceptual foundations to practical applications, this seminar will discuss the potential of next-generation neuroscience research.
First, Yasuhiro GO, Ph.D.will provide a clear overview of the definition and fundamental concepts of spatial transcriptomics, and introduce an informatics-based analytical framework that connects large-scale, high-dimensional data to the understanding of neural function.
Next, Tomomi Shimogori, Ph.D. will present high-resolution analyses of the spatial organization and molecular states of cellular populations during brain development, highlighting molecular mechanisms that drive primate-specific neural circuit formation through concrete case studies.
In addition, Vizgen will introduce recent application-focused research examples utilizing spatial transcriptomics technologies.
Through a coherent progression from conceptual foundations to practical applications, this seminar will discuss the potential of next-generation neuroscience research.
[2LS07-Introduction]Introduction
[2LS07-01]Spatial Transcriptomics: Current Advances and Future Perspectives — Computational Approaches to Understanding Neural Function from Large-Scale, High-Dimensional Data —
*Yasuhiro Go1 (1. Cognitive Bioinformatics Group, Graduate School of Information Science, University of Hyogo)
[2LS07-02]How Does the Brain Acquire Species-Specific Identity?— Molecular Mechanisms Revealed by Spatial Transcriptomics
*Tomomi Shimogori1 (1. Molecular Mechanisms of Brain Development, RIKEN Center for Brain Science)
[2LS07-03]Spatial profiling of the brain on the MERSCOPE Ultra Platform for deeper insights into Neurological Disease Mechanisms
*Thaddaeus Teo1 (1. Vizgen, Inc.)