Global Alliance for Spatial Technologies Promotes Development of Spatial Biology Techniques
The Global Alliance for Spatial Technologies is actively working to accelerate the development and application of spatially resolved technologies in biomedical research. This initiative aims to integrate single-cell data with spatial context to provide comprehensive insights into biological and clinical questions. Jasmine Plummer, the founding Director of the Center for Spatial Omics at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is at the forefront of this effort, developing cutting-edge spatial genomics and multiomics technologies. These techniques are crucial for mapping cellular interactions within intact tissues, which can lead to a better understanding of cancer and neurodevelopmental diseases. The alliance seeks to foster collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and technologists to build shared standards and lower barriers to using these powerful tools. 
