Training of young researchers

During the course of our programme, we will offer unique opportunities to students and researchers early in their careers to receive specialised training in modern molecular and genetic methodologies using C. elegans. We particularly note that the co-ordinator of this project has established the first and only nematode laboratory in Greece, thus introducing C. elegans research to students and young scientists in this country. Through special announcements and calls publicised on the project’s web site, the international C. elegans newsgroup and similar forums, we will invite young European researchers to participate in our activities. We plan to incorporate training sessions and exchanges of scientists between participating groups, where we will educate researchers on the use of tools and resources that we will generate, thus maximising the impact of our initiative and offering an attractive alternative to US laboratories.