The workshop is organised in collaboration with National Institute of Biology. The lectures and dry-lab hands-on sessions will take place at theMarine Biological Station (MBS) in Piran, situated directly on the Mediterranean coast. The wet-lab sessions will take place in ISO accredited laboratories of National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana which include state-of-the-art qPCR centre.Workshop Summary Location: Piran, SloveniaDuration: 4 daysLanguage: EnglishPractical sessions: Extensive practical sessions willl be located  in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accredited laboratories at the state-of-the-art qPCR centre of National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana (Transport will be organised and included in the workshop fee).Workshop will cover: review of qPCR theory, practical guidance on sample preparation and RNA quality control, amplicon design, quality assurance as well as hands-on lab and data analysis sessions. Instructors, all experienced researchers and users of qPCR technology, will also be available for discussions. IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES: Work in a small group, individual approach, complete qPCR experiment covered - lab work, quality assurance, data analysis etc., plenty of time for debates and questioning, excellent lecturers and instructors,  hands-on lab work in ISO accredited environment, relaxed atmosphere at the seaside, meeting other researchers from around the world, learning in teams etc.GUEST LECTURER:Dr. Nicholas Redshaw, LGC Group Ltd., Molecular and Cell Biology teamONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE (to guarantee the high quality of the workshop)!