Welcome

Every two years, the London Drosophila community hosts a one-day symposium showcasing the best of Drosophila research from around the world, keynoted by a distinguished scientist from outside the field. We are honored and excited to be able to continue this tradition this year: the sixth biennial London Fly Meeting will be held on Friday 24th May 2013. On these pages you will find more information about the meeting, the programme, some info about our fantastic confirmed speakers and directions to the venue. Register now! We are looking forward to seeing you in London in May!

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Particpiation is limited to 200 delegates and historically we always had a full room, so please do not hesitate and join us now to secure your place. Fees are as follow:

  • PIs: £35
  • Postdocs: £25
  • Students: £20
Please note that registration fee will cover the participation to the meeting, lunch and coffee break. Accomodation and travelling are not covered. To register, fill in the form below. You will then be redirected to Paypal to pay registration fees. Be aware that this latter step is required.

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Speakers

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Programme

8:30-9:45Registration
9:45-9:55Welcome
9:55-10:40Keynote: Duojia PanHippo signaling: from developmental biology to translational implications.
10:40-11:10Tea/Coffee break
11:10-11:45David StruttUnderstanding the coordination of cell polarity during morphogenesis
11:45-12:20Matthew GibsonCoordinating Proliferation and Morphogenesis in Drosophila Imaginal Discs
12:20-14:00Finger Buffet Lunch
14:00-14:35Nick BrownDialogue between cell adhesion receptors and the cytoskeleton in morphogenesis
14:35-15:10Frank SchnorrerMaking of flight muscle - a timing of forces
15:10-15:45Amita SehgalWhat drives sleep:wake cycles: Using a fly model to understand molecular underpinnings.
15:45-16:15Tea/Coffee break
16:15-16:50Krystyna KelemanThe molecular, cellular and circuit mechanism of courtship memory in Drosophila.
16:50-17:25Michael DickinsonFrom take off to landing: Visual navigation in Drosophila
17:25-20:00Social event

Venue and travel information

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Directions

The meeting will be held in the Franklin Wilkins Lecture Hall, located in the Waterloo Campus of King's College London. Extensive travel information is available on the Campus website. Several tube and train stations are located in close proximities: The Waterloo Station, Temple Station, London Waterloo East. Check the TFL website for detailed information and travelling suggestions. If you are flying, all London airports are connected to the tube transit system. Check the airport website for more information. We recommend getting an Oyster Card from TFL to save on travelling costs, expecially if you are planning to enjoy the weekend.

Accomodations

We cannot provide any partnered accomodation at this stage but feel free to get in touch with us using the form below if you need any advice.

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The London Fly Meeting sports a fantastic selection of speakers and an extremely friendly community. Join us for a great day of Drosophila science... and for a fantastic weekend of Spring in London!

One of the best and friendliest meeting in Europe!