Leadership
Founder & CEO
John Manuel, PA(ASCP)
John’s passion for spatial biology spurred the creation of Spatial Bio Hub, driven by observed needs for advancing spatial projects, true sample expertise, and solutions for spatial-centered businesses & technologies.
As a board-certified Pathologists' Assistant with two decades of experience in anatomic pathology, John is an expert in his discipline. He’s served as clinical faculty in pathology residency programs and managed pathology/histology services across various institutions, including Military Medical Centers, VA Health Systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, and private laboratories.
Transitioning into the dynamic field of spatial biology, John specialized in NGS-based and imaging-based technologies at 10X Genomics, focusing on Visium, CytAssist, and Xenium. He later focused on advancing Stero-seq technology with the STOmics team, at Complete Genomics. After donning the hats of Field Application Scientist, Scientific Advisor, and Director of Business Development, John now welcomes the opportunity to lead Spatial Bio Hub and its high-caliber team members.
John attended the University of Washington (UW) where he majored in Cellular, Molecular & Developmental Biology, and worked in UW's Dept. of Pathology & Immunology research labs. John later earned his PA credential from the American Society for Clinical Pathology and maintains this, along with his AAPA fellow status.
Languages: Enlish, Urdu, Hindi
CFO
Fatima Hunter, CPA, MBA
Fatima is the founder and president of A3 Consulting, Inc., a highly successful accounting and business consulting firm..
Fatima excels in crafting innovative business development strategies, mastering federal grant management, exercising unmatched fiscal control over multi-million dollar budgets, and unraveling the complexities of accounting for large-scale projects. She has helped develop multiple businesses and organizations, including clinical practices and labs, wealth management firms, foundations, and non-profit organizations.
Fatima is especially well-known for her exceptional project management skills and her proven abilities to navigate intricate financial landscapes, all while devising unique revenue-generating strategies
She is deeply committed to supporting organizations providing healthcare to underserved communities, aiding victims of domestic violence, addressing mental health challenges, and promoting the professional advancement of women of color.
Fatima graduated from the University of California, Davis, where he double-majored in Managerial Economics and Sociology and Organizational Studies. She earned her MBA from UC Davis, and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant, shortly thereafter.
Languages: English, Dari