Use of Drosophila in Cancer Research
20th Webinar Series for Strengthening Fundamental Research Capacity with Drosophila in Rwanda
Exploring how fruit fly models illuminate cancer mechanisms and advance therapeutic discovery
Event Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM CAT |
| Format | Live Stream Webinar |
| Registration | Free |
| Series | INSTAL Africa Webinar #20 |
About This Webinar
Join us for the 20th installment of the INSTAL Africa webinar series as we explore the powerful role of Drosophila melanogaster in cancer research. This session examines how fruit fly models are helping scientists unravel the molecular mechanisms of cancer and accelerate the search for new therapeutics.
What You'll Learn
- How Drosophila models are used to study tumour growth and cancer progression
- Key signalling pathways conserved between flies and humans relevant to oncology
- Insights from fly-based cancer models applicable to therapeutic discovery
- Translational opportunities for fundamental research in Africa
- The future of model organism research in cancer biology
Who Should Attend
- Biomedical researchers and oncology students
- Cell biologists and geneticists
- Early-career researchers in life sciences
- Health professionals interested in cancer biology
- Anyone curious about model organism research and drug discovery
Speaker
Hammed Badmos, PhD, AFHEA
Postdoctoral Cancer Researcher University of Glasgow, UK
Dr. Hammed Badmos is a postdoctoral cancer researcher at the University of Glasgow, UK, with expertise in using Drosophila as a model to study cancer mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental research and translational science, contributing to our understanding of oncological pathways and potential therapeutic targets.
Registration
FREE EVENT — Open to all researchers, students, and professionals
- Register using the "Register Now" button on this page
- Registration deadline: March 24, 2026
About INSTAL Africa
Innovation Science and Technology for Action and Learning in Africa (INSTAL Africa) is a collaborative initiative focused on strengthening fundamental research capacity across Africa. The Drosophila webinar series brings world-class researchers to share cutting-edge findings and methodologies with African scientists and students.
Organizing Partners
- FIRAT Rwanda — https://firat.rw
- DrosAfrica
- University of Rwanda (UR)
Previous Webinars
This is the 20th webinar in our ongoing series exploring fundamental research using Drosophila as a model organism. Previous topics have covered neuroscience, pharmacology, drug discovery, immunology, developmental biology, and disease modeling.
