# Fin-ally together: the first UK zebrafish meeting

## TL;DR

The first UK Zebrafish Meeting 2025 gathered over 150 researchers to share discoveries and strengthen the zebrafish research community.

## Contribution

The meeting fostered collaboration and resource sharing among UK zebrafish researchers through presentations and discussions.

## Key findings

- Over 150 researchers attended to present discoveries and share expertise.
- Key themes included developmental biology, disease modeling, and toxicology.
- Community sessions highlighted opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing.

## Abstract

The inaugural UK Zebrafish Meeting 2025 (UKZF2025) hosted by the Living Systems Institute (LSI) at the University of Exeter, was held from 10 to 12 September 2025 in Exmouth and Exeter. The organising committee comprised LSI Group Leaders Steffen Scholpp, Soojin Ryu, Nikolas Nikolaou and Yu Hsuan Carol Yang, and the Facility Manager of Exeter's Aquatic Resources Centre, Greg Paull. The event brought together over 150 zebrafish researchers from across the UK to present their latest discoveries, share resources and expertise, and discuss strategies to strengthen the UK zebrafish research community. This Meeting Review highlights the key scientific themes showcased during the meeting, including developmental biology, human disease modelling, toxicology, neuroscience, technology development and alternative fish models. Furthermore, it provides a summary of the community session led by zebrafish facility managers from across the UK, emphasising potential opportunities for enhancing collaboration and resource sharing within the community.

Summary: The inaugural UK Zebrafish Meeting 2025 brought together over 150 UK researchers to share scientific advances and discuss strategies for strengthening the national zebrafish research community.