About the Conference
The Japan Drosophila Research Conference (JDRC) is a biennial meeting dedicated to researchers studying Drosophila melanogaster and related species. Since its inaugural meeting, JDRC has served as a vibrant forum for scientists at all career stages—from graduate students to senior investigators—to present their latest findings, discuss emerging challenges, and build collaborative networks.
In a special milestone for this year’s conference, JDRC17 will be jointly held with the Japan-Taiwan Fly Symposium 2026. This collaboration aims to further bridge the international Drosophila research communities and spark new synergies across borders.
JDRC Committee Members
- Kuniaki Saito (National Institute of Genetics)
- Nobuhiro Yamagata (Akita University)
- Shigeyuki Koshikawa (Hokkaido University)
- Aya Takahashi (Tokyo Metropolitan University)
- Azasa Kamikouchi (Nagoya University)
- Takahiro Chihara (Hiroshima University)
- Reiko Tajiri (Chiba University)
- Erina Kuranaga (Kyoto University)
- Kaoru Sugimura (The University of Tokyo)
- Takashi Suzuki (Institute of Science Tokyo)
Japan–Taiwan Fly Symposium 2026
The joint Japan–Taiwan Fly Symposium 2026 is coordinated by:
- Makoto Sato (Kanazawa University)
Sponsors & Supporters
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