After four successful editions of the Asian Conference on Fish Models for Diseases, we are proud and delighted to invite you to join us for the 5th edition of the conference — a special jubilee edition — to be held from March 3-6, 2027 in the beautiful and vibrant city of Osaka, Japan.
The Asian Conference on Fish Models for Diseases is a uniquely international meeting place, bringing together scientists from across the world and facilitating the convergence of East and West. Over the years, the conference has grown into a highly valued platform for exchanging knowledge, building collaborations, and strengthening the international community of researchers working with fish models. It is a place where leading scientists and the next generation of researchers meet, share ideas, and shape future directions in the field.
The 2027 conference will focus on the latest developments in biomedical, disease-related and aquaculture research using a wide variety of fish species as a model.
We warmly welcome scientists, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, students, industry representatives, and other professionals from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Australia, and beyond. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to share your work, engage with leading experts, expand your international network, and explore new avenues for collaboration.
Set in Osaka — one of Japan’s most dynamic cities, renowned for its scientific environment, hospitality, culture, and cuisine — the 2027 edition promises to be both scientifically rewarding and personally memorable.
We look forward to welcoming you to Osaka for this special jubilee edition of the Asian Conference on Fish Models for Diseases.
Zebrafish, Medaka and other fish species
Tuberculosis, other bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Protists
Cancer, Diabetes, Microbiome aberrations, Colitis and Regenerative
Genetics and Genomics, Toxicology, Pharmacology and Cell signaling
Juli 1, 2026 – November 15, 2026
November 16, 2026 – February 15, 2027
July 1, 2026 – February 15, 2027
July 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027
July 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027
Before: November 16, 2026
After: November 15, 2026
The conference fee includes coffee breaks and lunches on March 3 – 5, 2027, as well as a cultural dinner event on March 3, 2027.
To preserve the interactive and focused character of the conference, the number of participants is deliberately limited. This allows most participants to present their scientific work and actively engage in discussions. With no parallel sessions, each presentation receives the full attention of the conference audience, creating a truly shared scientific experience.
Beyond the exchange of scientific knowledge, the conference is designed to strengthen existing networks and create new connections. For this reason, a cultural dinner event is included in the conference fee and will take place on the first day of the conference. By combining an introduction to the host country’s culture with an informal setting for personal interaction, the dinner helps participants get to know one another from the very start. This early connection often leads to spontaneous new contacts and collaborations, bringing together young researchers and established scientists throughout the conference.
Sponsors contribute significantly to the conference through their knowledge, expertise, and innovative technologies. At the same time, the conference offers sponsors a valuable opportunity to stay closely connected to the latest scientific developments in the field.
Rather than placing sponsors outside the main conference area, we aim to integrate them into the heart of the conference. Sponsors are therefore invited to set up their booths within the conference room itself. This allows for direct engagement with participants, encourages meaningful interaction, and facilitates the exchange of knowledge between sponsors and the scientific community.
The conference welcomes a diverse community of distinguished speakers, decision-makers, established scientists, early-career researchers, and promising young talents, creating an inspiring environment where new perspectives, fresh ideas, and innovative applications can flourish.
Situated in Asia, the conference provides an accessible and inspiring platform for researchers from across the region and beyond, encouraging participation from rapidly developing scientific communities and strengthening connections with the global research field.