68th Annual Drosophila Research Conference
68th Annual Drosophila Research Conference
The Annual Drosophila Research Conference is the premier meeting for Drosophila researchers. More than 1,000 presentations will cover the gamut of Drosophila investigations, from genetics to molecular biology, cell biology, development, immunology, physiology, neuroscience, evolution, and more. In addition to the invited speakers in the Plenary Sessions and the abstract-driven Platform Sessions, the 2027 meeting will feature attendee-organized workshops, and a wide range of professional development and networking events.
Dros 2027 will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA. This bustling city rich with history, iconic cuisine, and a vibrant art scene is the perfect backdrop to catch up with colleagues, talk about your research, build collaborations, and spark new ideas. The hotel, centrally located in the heart of Center City, just steps from key attractions, public transit, and affordable dining options, offers plenty of amenities to balance rest with productivity. The Reading Terminal Market, voted #1 Public Market in the U.S. by USA Today, is just steps away from the hotel and offers over 80 small family owned businesses where you can get a bite to eat or satisfy that craving for something sweet—take a walk with colleagues and friends, old and new, and keep the conversations going.
Norbert Perrimon
Harvard Medical School, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Norbert Perrimon is the James Stillman Professor of Developmental Biology in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His laboratory has pioneered numerous experimental approaches for studying gene function in Drosophila and has made major contributions to our understanding of signal transduction, developmental biology, and physiology.
The Hugo Bellen and Catherine Tasnier Drosophila Neurogenetics Lecture
The Hugo Bellen and Catherine Tasnier Drosophila Neurogenetics Lecture is designed to recognize and support early career scientists and early career faculty members of the Drosophila community. The award covers registration and travel costs for the Annual Drosophila Research Conference where the recipient will present and includes a cash prize.
Larry Sandler Award
This award is presented each year to outstanding recent graduates who have completed a PhD in an area of Drosophila research. The recipient presents the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture at the opening session of the Annual Drosophila Research Conference.
The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is an international community of biologists from all career stages and more than 50 countries.