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Susan Schept

Science Writer, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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  1. Video Explains How Gene Editing Could Be Used for CF

    By Susan Schept December 21, 2016

    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is funding research into gene editing techniques to see if they can be used to fix the mutations that cause cystic fibrosis. One of the most popular techniques is CRISPR-Cas9. To see how this might work for CF, watch this video.

  2. Gene Editing: Q&A With Bill Skach

    By Susan Schept June 20, 2016

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. made its first major award last month to advance gene editing research in cystic fibrosis. Editas Medicine Inc. will explore the potential of using what some scientists refer to as “a tiny pair of scissors” to snip out the genetic defect that causes CF.

  3. Register Today to Learn More About the Latest in CF Research and Care

    By Susan Schept September 30, 2015

    Hear from John P. Clancy, M.D., the first plenary speaker at this year’s NACFC, about recent advances in personalized medicine, which could allow clinicians to better tailor treatment to the individual with CF.

About Susan Schept

A former journalist, Susan enjoys interviewing researchers and learning about their efforts to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. She writes about the direction of current research and the significance of scientific advances to the CF community. Susan grew up in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and lives on the Virginia side of the Potomac River with her husband.

This site contains general information about cystic fibrosis, as well as personal insight from the CF community. It is not intended as a substitute for treatment advice from a medical professional. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your treatment.