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From Flies To Drugs: Beating The Odds

Thursday, January 22, 2026
11:00 CAT
Online (YouTube Live)

Prof. Ruben Artero

Leading Drosophila Researcher

Uncovering How Drosophila Research is Driving Innovative Drug Discovery

Join Prof. Ruben Artero as he reveals how fruit fly research is shaping the future of biomedical science and drug development.

About the Speaker

Prof. Ruben Artero is a leading researcher in Drosophila-based drug discovery, pioneering approaches that translate basic research into therapeutic applications.

What You'll Learn

  • How Drosophila models accelerate drug discovery
  • Success stories from fly-to-drug pipelines
  • The future of model organism research
  • Opportunities for African researchers

Why This Matters

Drosophila research offers a cost-effective, rapid approach to understanding disease mechanisms and testing potential treatments — making it particularly valuable for advancing research in Africa.


Part of the INSTAL Africa webinar series - Building a Sustainable Ecosystem for Fundamental Research and Innovation in Rwanda.

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Date

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Time

11:00 CAT

Location

Online (YouTube Live)