About ESSB
European Society for Spatial Biology e.V. is a non-profit organization run by scientists dedicated to the fascinating world of spatial biology.
What we do
We organize:
Conferences
We organize scientific meetings on key topics in spatial biology and also convene our annual international conference, which has become a landmark event for the global spatial biology community.
Hackathons
and networking events for advancing the field of spatial biology.
Workshops
and specialized training courses designed for students, researchers, and professionals.
Our Mission
In spatial biology, the diverse cellular landscape in tissues is studied across multiple dimensions. Spatial biology doesn’t merely focus on individual cells, but takes their spatial arrangement and interactions within complex tissues and organisms into consideration. This interdisciplinary field combines insights from medicine, biology, physics, computer science, and many other disciplines to achieve a comprehensive understanding of biological systems in health and disease.
ESSB aims at providing a platform for scientific interaction and exchange among researchers who develop and implement spatial technologies, as well as for facilitating engagement with industry partners, to shape the future of this rapidly growing field. We will organize conferences and workshops on relevant topics in the field, for example data standards, QC, benchmarking, as well as spatial biology hackathons. We plan to organize courses tailored for spatial biology and specific events to promote the next generation of spatial biologists.
Who we are
5 Board members
Members from over 16 countries
Fast growing field
Why Spatial Biology Matters
Spatial biology explores the organization and interaction of cells within their native tissue environments. Rather than studying cells in isolation, this interdisciplinary field focuses on how cells are arranged, how they communicate, and how their spatial context influences health and disease. It blends biology, medicine, physics, computer science, and more to paint a complete picture of life at the molecular and cellular level.
