Scope and general information


This website is devoted to the study of choroid plexus functions and covers various research fields such as CSF secretion, cerebral homeostasis, brain development, neuro-immunology, neuro-endocrinology, degenerative and other neuropathological processes, pharmacology.

The major purpose of this website is to provide a link between the researchers coming from different horizons, but sharing a common interest in this peculiar structure. We aim at having interactive information circulating on this site, where you will find:
- The program and abstracts of the first International Choroid Plexus Workshop held in Lyon in May 2000
- An illustrated overview section in which you can find a selection of data and comments by the scientists that were speakers at the meeting.
- A commentaries section in which you are invited to submit your views, discuss the literature, or raise questions.
- Other information of general interest in the field of choroid plexus research

If you wish to be kept informed of each updated information concerning this site, leave us a message, with your current Courriel address that we will add to the CPWS member directory.