The biology of ribonucleoprotein particles (RNPs) is an important and quickly expanding area of current life science research. Especially for young and less experienced researchers in this field it is often difficult to keep an overview and to identify and select the optimal combination of analytical tools required to solve their various questions.

Therefore, the Graduate Research Academy RNA Biology organizes a practical course for PhD students with the aim to provide the participants with a solid knowledge and overview about state-of-the-art methods and innovative new approaches and insights into RNP biology research.

In addition to the scientific excellence of the invited speakers the proposed practical course builds on a strong local expertise since all of the presented techniques are actively used by at least one research team within the Collaborative Research Center SFB960 (www.sfb960.de).

The workshop “Current methods in RNP analysis” will take place from July 21 to 25, 2014 in Regensburg and is especially designed for PhD students in the known field. Course attendance is free.