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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Path to a Cure: Many Routes, One Mission

The journey to end cystic fibrosis isn't a straight line. It is an evolving map with many paths and unique challenges. It requires an ambitious research agenda to accelerate treatments and drug development for the underlying cause of the disease and ultimately deliver a cure.

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    Research We Fund

    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation remains the world’s leader in the fight against CF, and our scientific portfolio reflects our ambition to provide effective treatments and -- one day -- a cure to every individual with this disease.

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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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    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 Clinical Research

    Interested in learning more about the latest clinical research into issues such as infections, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and nutrition and gastrointestinal health? To find out what new, cutting-edge studies are addressing these cystic fibrosis-related complications, watch the following interviews with some of the leading researchers in these areas.

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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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    Research News

    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's latest news in drug development.

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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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