Welcome
The 17th Japanese Drosophila Research Conference (JDRC17) will be held at Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology), Ookayama Campus.
As our premier biennial gathering, this meeting brings together researchers from diverse fields of Drosophila biology to exchange cutting-edge findings and foster global collaborations. We are especially excited to host this year's event in conjunction with the Japan-Taiwan Fly Symposium 2026.
Register NowImportant Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | July 6, 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Opens | July 6, 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | August 8, 2026 |
| Conference | November 4–6, 2026 |
Keynote Lecture
The “D” in Drosophila Stands for Discovery across Space and Time
Professor Tadashi Uemura
Kyoto University
Announcements
2026-07-08: The mascot image has been updated.
2026-07-06: Registration and Abstract Submission are now open.
2026-07-03: The organizers have been added, and the title of the Keynote Lecture has been announced.
2026-06-26: The JDRC17 logo has been updated.
2026-06-04: Our Keynote Lecture speaker has been announced: Professor Tadashi Uemura (Kyoto University).
2026-04-16: We are pleased to announce that Nikon and Oxford Instruments have joined as sponsors of JDRC17.
2026-04-16: JDRC17 website is now open.