Eric Mörth is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Harvard Medical School whose work centers on advancing visualization methods for large-scale 2D and 3D spatial biology data. With a background spanning two Master’s degrees from Vienna and a PhD completed in Norway, he develops computational tools and interactive visual analytics that help scientists explore tissue architecture, cellular connectivity, and complex microscopy datasets. His recent work includes new approaches for connectivity analysis, mixed-reality visualization for 3D tissue maps, and intuitive data-driven exploration frameworks.
3D Tissue Maps: Unlocking 3D context in spatial biology through interoperable and performant data formats and visual exploration tools
November 18, 2025
Virtual
3D Tissue Maps aim to establish a common standard for representing, organizing, and sharing volumetric biological data. Rather than focusing only on imaging or analysis, this work provides the frameworks that make 3D spatial data usable, comparable, and accessible across tools, labs, and institutions. By defining data structures, developing visualization methods, and creating interactive, shareable experiences, 3D Tissue Maps allow researchers to explore tissues at multiple scales, understand spatial relationships, and communicate insights with clarity. The goal is to make complex 3D biology intuitive—so that scientists, collaborators, and even broader audiences can engage with the data seamlessly, whether through web-based viewers, mixed-reality environments, or standardized formats that support reproducibility and reuse.