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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Insurance Social Security Administration Updates Eligibility Requirements for Disability

The CF Foundation applauds the Social Security Administration's updated eligibility requirements for disability benefits for people with respiratory diseases, including people with CF.

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About the CF Foundation | Research Scientists Discuss Challenges to Repair or Replace Genes at CF Research Conference

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation invited more than 100 scientists to its research conference in Savannah, Ga., last month to discuss recent advancements in gene therapy, gene editing and stem-cell biology and how these new technologies could be applied to finding a one-time cure for cystic fibrosis.

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Research CFFT Funds Safety Testing of Anti-Microbial Drug to Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. will award up to $1.7 million to Alaxia SAS to test the safety of a potential inhaled therapy that may fight drug-resistant bacteria that infect people with cystic fibrosis

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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Advocacy CF Advocates Convene on Capitol Hill for Teen Advocacy Day and to Mark Launch of the Senate CF Caucus

As part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's eighth annual Teen Advocacy Day, more than 75 teens from 35 states met with elected officials in Washington, D.C., on June 23 and advocated on behalf of their loved ones with cystic fibrosis.

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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Lung Transplantation CF Foundation Shares Plans to Improve Lung Transplantation at White House Event

Today, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced plans to improve lung transplantation for people with CF at an Organ Summit, hosted by the White House. The event focused on new and innovative ways to improve outcomes for individuals waiting for organ transplants and to improve support for living donors.

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Research CFFT Awards Over $4 Million to AlgiPharma

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. has awarded more than $4 million to AlgiPharma AS to continue Phase 2 clinical trials for a drug that may help restore normal function to cystic fibrosis mucus and make it easier for people with CF to cough out.

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Research CFFT Makes First Major Award to Advance Gene Editing Research in CF

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. announced an award of up to $5M to Editas Medicine Inc. to advance potential gene editing approaches for cystic fibrosis.

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About the CF Foundation CF Foundation President Preston Campbell Featured in BBB Video Blog Series

As part of its Building Trust Video series, the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance is featuring an interview with Preston W. Campbell, III, M.D., president and CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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About the CF Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Window Display in Rockefeller Center Showcases the Challenges and Progress in Fighting CF

EHE International Donates Premier Window Display for National CF Awareness Month in May

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About the CF Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Appoints Marc Ginsky as Chief Operating Officer

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced the appointment of Marc Ginsky as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Mr. Ginsky will oversee the Foundation's day-to-day operations with a focus on field management, information technology and the Foundation's infrastructure.

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