*Workshop Bioinformatics Training for Life Scientists: Showcases and Challenges from tutors? perspectives * 9 September, 2012, Basel Switzerland (Satellite event of the European Conference on Computational Biology ECCB'12) *Early registration deadline: 1 August, 2012. * This workshop represents a platform where those involved in bioinformatics training to life scientists can meet, confront and share experiences, as well as discuss future directions and collaboration in joint efforts.Topics will include: - Current state of the art and challenges in bioinformatics training for life scientists in the world. - Specific challenges for those delivering bioinformatics training ? organizers and teachers - and how we can address these. - Successful showcases of teaching bioinformatics to life science researchers. - Exchange views on the future of Bioinformatics Training, going global: building and strengthening networks of trainers, possible collaborations, international developments, and getting recognition for training efforts. *Target Audience* - Experienced and beginner trainers - Researchers involved in training *Advantages in attending* Get inspiration for your own training Be acquainted with training methods that are effectively used by expert trainers Have the opportunity to connect to the network of trainers & organizers (BTN) Be recognized by and become part of the training community Program and registration at: http://www.eccb12.org/WS4 *Organisers * Patricia Palagi (SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics) Vicky Schneider (European Bioinformatics Institute, EBI) Allegra Via (Dept of Physics, Sapienza University of Rome) Celia van Gelder (Netherlands Bioinformatics Centre, NBIC)