About Our Research

The CF Foundation supports a wide range of innovative research programs to discover and develop new and effective CF therapies. By harnessing the best minds in science and medicine, the Foundation has made tremendous progress in understanding and treating the disease, and we continue to pursue every opportunity that could help people with CF live longer and healthier lives.

What You Need To Know

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Research Overview

Research by dedicated scientists and clinicians from a wide range of disciplines is expanding our knowledge of cystic fibrosis, translating discoveries and insights into vital new treatments and clinical care practices for people living with CF.

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    Research Milestones

    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure, funding promising research and working to provide access to quality, specialized care and treatments for people with CF. Nearly every CF drug available today was made possible because of the Foundation's support. 

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    Research We Fund

    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation supports a wide range of research that focuses on not only improving the quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis today, but also on pushing the frontiers of science in the search for a cure.

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    Track Record of Progress

    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has led the way in advancing scientific discoveries and treatment breakthroughs in cystic fibrosis.

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    New Developments in Research

    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation invests in preclinical and clinical research to develop potential therapies that target cystic fibrosis from all angles. Watch top cystic fibrosis researchers talk about the latest developments.

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    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Lab

    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Lab conducts groundbreaking CF research to rapidly advance new therapies.

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Help us blaze a trail to better treatments and a cure for CF. Find a clinical trial that may be right for you.

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