Fly Bayou

Connecting Drosophila Researchers Across the United States

About Fly Bayou

Founded in 2020, Fly Bayou began as a network of Drosophila researchers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It has since grown into a vibrant, multi-state community that promotes scientific exchange, collaboration, trainee development, and networking through monthly virtual meetings and biennial in-person meetings.


Current Organizer

Dr. Yoichiro Tamori
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
yoichiro.tamori@louisiana.edu


Past Organizers

Our Research Community

Recent Events

Fly Meeting 2026 Chicago

Fly Meeting 2026

Chicago, Illinois

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2025 Fly Bayou Symposium

New Orleans, Louisiana

Fly Meeting 2025 San Diego

Fly Meeting 2025

San Diego, California

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2023 Fly Bayou Symposium

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Contact

Interested in joining Fly Bayou or presenting at an upcoming meeting?


yoichiro.tamori@louisiana.edu