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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Advocacy CF Foundation Congressional Briefing Speaks to the Role of Precision Medicine in Treating CF and Other Diseases

On December 8, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in collaboration with the Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus and its co-chairs, U.S. Reps. James McGovern (D-Mass.) and Tom Marino (R-Pa.), presented a congressional briefing on cystic fibrosis and precision medicine.

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About the CF Foundation | CFTR Modulators CF Therapy Orkambi Approved in Europe

The European Commission has approved the cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi® for people with two copies of the F508del mutation ages 12 and older in the European Union.

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About the CF Foundation | North American CF Conference The 29th Annual North American CF Conference Kicks Off in Phoenix

Today, more than 4,000 cystic fibrosis research scientists, clinicians and caregivers are gathering in Phoenix for the 29th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) in the largest collaborative forum of its kind. 

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About the CF Foundation | Patient Assistance CF Foundation to Transition Enrollees in its Patient Assistance Foundation to HealthWell Foundation

HealthWell to offer co-pay assistance for CF-specific, FDA-approved drugs including prescribed vitamins and supplements.

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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Clinical Trials CF Foundation–Championed Bill Passes Senate, then House

The House of Representatives has passed a vote on the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act (EACT), which is now set to go to the President for his signature.

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