The aim of this program is to bring together researchers and students from different backgrounds (like molecular biology, bioinformatics, biological physics, mathematics) to discuss the mechanisms underlying transcriptional regulation. The topic of this summer school is the connection between transcription factor binding events and epigenetic phenomena, like DNA methylation and histone modifications. We plan an integrated program, which comprises advanced level lectures during the first days and leads to topical research seminars in the second part. The schedule will leave sufficient time for discussion and interaction among students and lecturers.