Midwest Drosophila Conference: Indiana University Bloomington

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We invite fly scientists from all disciplines to share their research at the Midwest Drosophila Conference on Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25, 2026, at the Allerton Park & Retreat Center, Monticello, IL.

Our meeting promotes interactions among PIs, students, and postdocs. It's a great opportunity for students and postdocs to give talks alongside senior researchers. Prizes will be awarded for the best talks, posters, and fly art.

Registration is now open.

Register for the 2026 Midwest Drosophila Conference

Three "fly art" images: microscope view of fly parts arranged like a daisy, chocolate cupcakes iced to look like fly eyes and wings, and a fly design carved into a pumpkin.

Submit your BEST fly art!

After an amazing turnout last year, we're holding the fly art contest again this year!

All work MUST be your own. A panel of judges will select the best art, and a Fan Favorite will be decided live at the meeting. There will be prizes!

We will have two categories this year: 1) Microscopy — can be from any type of microscope (ie. confocal, spinning disc, stereoscope); 2) Artwork — drawings, paintings, sculpture, etc.

2026 Organizers
Stephanie Mauthner, BDSC, Indiana University
Katheryn Rothenberg, University of Iowa
Sarah Perry, Austin Peay State University

Join us!

Submit your BEST fly art!

Drosophila research at IU Department of Biology

Midwest Drosophila Conference resources