From this semester on (WS 2016/17) the SFB 1027 will offer introductory lectures and hands-on lab courses tailor-made for young researchers involved in the SFB, in particular for those who have just started their PhD. The lecture “Advanced Biophysical Tools” will introduce young researcher into state-of-the-art tools and methods used in the SFB 1027 to investigate biological and biophysical systems, and to collect credit points if they are integrated into a Graduate School. In the announced kick-off-meeting a detailed overview over the planned topics will be given and a schedule for the events suitable for all participants will be fixed. All young researchers of the SFB 1027 are cordially invited to participate.