The Spatial Multi-Omics Lab develops and applies cutting-edge spatial molecular technologies to investigate the organization, function, and dynamics of biological systems. By integrating mass spectrometry imaging, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and computational data analysis, we generate comprehensive molecular maps that reveal how genes, proteins, peptides, metabolites, and other biomolecules are organized within their native tissue context.
Our research combines analytical chemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and systems biology to establish standardized spatial multi-omics workflows that enable the direct correlation of molecular composition with biological function. We develop innovative experimental and computational strategies to bridge multiple molecular layers within a single tissue section, providing new insights into cellular communication, tissue organization, and biochemical regulation.
The lab applies these technologies across diverse biological systems, with a particular emphasis on venom biology, host–pathogen interactions, and functional tissue biology. Our long-term vision is to advance spatial multi-omics as a broadly applicable platform for biomedical, ecological, and evolutionary research while developing robust, accessible methodologies that empower the next generation of spatial biology.