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About the CF Foundation | CFTR Modulators FDA Approves Ivacaftor for People with R117H Mutation of Cystic Fibrosis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has approved the use of ivacaftor (Kalydeco™) to treat people with cystic fibrosis ages 6 and older who have the R117H mutation.

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About the CF Foundation | Clinical Trials | Clinician Resources New CFF Program Helps Bring More Research Staff to Clinical Trials Network

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has launched a new program that will fund 60 additional research coordinators to help speed the progress of CF clinical trials throughout its Therapeutics Development Network (TDN).

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About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Advocacy Advocates Raise Awareness and Speak Out on Vital CF Issues Across the Country

In 2014, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and advocates across the country played a vital role in shaping issues important to the CF community. CF advocates attended more than 500 meetings with elected officials and sent them more than 60,000 messages advocating on behalf of people with CF.

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About the CF Foundation | CFTR Modulators Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Announces $15 Million Research Project for Development of Novel CF Treatment

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc., the nonprofit affiliate of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, announced today a $15 million research agreement with biopharmaceutical company Shire plc to support the development of a new cystic fibrosis treatment targeting the underlying cause of the disease.

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About the CF Foundation CF Foundation’s Gamechanger Strategy Featured on The Diane Rehm Show

The CF Foundation's venture philanthropy model, which resulted in this week's sale of royalty rights to CF treatments for $3.3 billion, was featured on The Diane Rehm Show on Nov. 20.

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About the CF Foundation | Research | Drug Pipeline CF Foundation Announces Unprecedented Acceleration and Expansion of CF Research, Care and Patient Programs

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation today announced an unprecedented acceleration and expansion of its research, care and patient programs for the CF community. This action is possible as a result of the sale of the Foundation's royalty rights to CF treatments developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. The Foundation received $3.3 billion from the sale to Royalty Pharma.

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About the CF Foundation | North American CF Conference First Mary M. Kontos Award Presented to Two Outstanding Clinicians and Mentors

At this year's 28th North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, the CF Foundation's first Mary M. Kontos Care Champion Award was presented to two exemplary nurse coordinators.

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About the CF Foundation | North American CF Conference | Care Centers CF Care Centers Recognized for Commitment to Excellence

Nine cystic fibrosis care centers were awarded the 2013 - 2014 Cystic Fibrosis Quality Care Award for outstanding service to people with CF and their families at the 28th annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Atlanta.

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About the CF Foundation | North American CF Conference CF Foundation Honors Four for Work on Hypertonic Saline

The recipients of this year's Richard C. Talamo Distinguished Clinical Achievement Award, presented at the 2014 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, represent a successful collaboration between researchers and clinicians to bring about a significant advance in CF care and treatment. The award is one of the highest honors given by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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