Dear reader, We, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Research Group Analysis Techniques in Life Science, organize an international shortcourse on next generation sequencing in Breda from 1 until 4 April 2014. Aim of the course: DNA sequencing technologies are currently developing at an incredible speed and new applications are presented monthly, incl. DNA/RNA profiling, ChIP-seq, re-sequencing, de novo genome sequencing and metagenomics. The aim of this course is to introduce next generation sequencing technologies, highlight different applications of these new technologies, and show ways to analyse data. Please visit the course website for detailed information: http://www.alsavans.nl/avans-training-2542.htm Looking forward to meeting you in Breda Best regards, Marja peters Avans university of applied science p.o. box 90116 Disclaimer ( http://www.avans.nl/over-avans/e-mail-disclaimer )