This was the fourth biannual FEBS lecture course in Austria organized by the leading systems biology scientists with Hans von Westerhoff as the main coordinating force. Our team was represented by Valters Brusbardis, Martins Mednis and Egils Stalidzans. Traditionally the course has introductory day and we choose the topic presented by David Fell concentrating on mathematical aspects of systems biology.

We joined different computer and blackboard practicals. Four to five parallel topics were offered to choose from. Our Estonian colleagues from TFTAK were also on the course and we could share opinions as we have different background and viewpoint on the same course topics.

Scientifically the most important part was the poster viewing where experts of systems biology were analyzing our posters commenting both the content and the design of the poster.

Of course there was time for downhill skiing and snowboarding as well as usual at FEBS courses. So we enjoyed the white slopes of Axamer Lizum.