Integrated Research and Technology Core

Spatial Biology Unit

Note: Spatial Biology Core Services are expected to be live in July

Spatial biology reveals not only which molecules are present, but where they are located within tissues and how they interact with neighboring cells. By combining high-plex molecular profiling with high-resolution imaging, Texas Biomed’s Spatial Biology Unit helps researchers uncover cellular relationships, disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets that traditional approaches can miss.

From infectious disease and immunology to cancer, neuroscience and aging research, Texas Biomed helps investigators transform tissue samples into actionable biological insights.

Why Spatial Biology?

Spatial biology allows researchers to visualize the organization of tissues at unprecedented resolution. With Texas Biomed’s PhenoCycler instrument, researchers can:

Map immune responses within infected tissues
Characterize tumor microenvironments and cell-cell interactions
Identify rare cell populations and their functions
Track molecular changes during disease progression
Discover biomarkers and therapeutic targets with spatial context

“The PhenoCycler has dramatically expanded our ability to generate insights from a single tissue sample. Its high-plex, spatially resolved data helps us uncover biological relationships that would be impossible to detect with traditional approaches.”
Annu Devi, Ph.D.

Why Texas Biomed?

A Unique Resource for Translational Research

Texas Biomed offers a unique resource for state-of-the-art spatial imaging and molecular profiling platforms. Partner with us for expertise in complex tissue studies, collaborative scientists who help maximize data quality and biological interpretation and access to one of the region’s most advanced biomedical research environments.