Fin-ally together: the first UK zebrafish meeting

Area of Science:

• * Developmental Biology
• * Human Disease Modelling
• * Toxicology
• * Neuroscience
• * Technology Development
• * Alternative Fish Models

Background:

• * The inaugural UK Zebrafish Meeting 2025 (UKZF2025) was hosted by the Living Systems Institute (LSI) at the University of Exeter.
• * The meeting took place from 10-12 September 2025 in Exmouth and Exeter.
• * Over 150 zebrafish researchers from across the UK attended.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To present the latest discoveries in zebrafish research.
• * To share resources and expertise among UK researchers.
• * To discuss strategies for strengthening the UK zebrafish research community.

Main Methods:

• * A review of key scientific themes presented at the meeting.
• * A summary of a community session involving UK zebrafish facility managers.
• * Discussion of opportunities for enhanced collaboration and resource sharing.

Main Results:

• * Key scientific themes included developmental biology, human disease modelling, toxicology, neuroscience, technology development, and alternative fish models.
• * A community session highlighted potential for improved collaboration among facility managers.
• * The meeting successfully brought together a significant portion of the UK zebrafish research community.

Conclusions:

• * The UK Zebrafish Meeting 2025 successfully fostered discussion and collaboration.
• * There is significant potential for enhanced resource sharing and collaboration within the UK zebrafish research community.
• * The meeting served as a vital platform for advancing diverse areas of zebrafish research.