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About the CF Foundation | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CF Foundation Formalizes Final Set of Recommendations From External Racial Justice Working Group

The Foundation, in collaboration with external community advisors, finalizes recommendations in area of Community to help foster more inclusion and improve the experiences of Black people living with and impacted by cystic fibrosis.

Oct. 26, 2023 | 4 min read
About the CF Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces New Members of Board of Trustees

Breadth of expertise in business, philanthropy, community engagement, and venture capital to help advance Foundation’s mission

Aug. 9, 2023 | 4 min read
CFTR Modulators FDA Approves Kalydeco for Infants as Young as 1 Month

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Kalydeco® (ivacaftor) for infants as young as 1 month who have at least one copy of 97 mutations that have proven to be responsive to Kalydeco.

May 3, 2023 | 4 min read
About the CF Foundation | Our Advocacy Work Organizations Focused on Fight Against Superbugs Celebrate Reintroduction of the PASTEUR Act

Groups urging need for revitalizing antimicrobial development call for passage of the bill this year

April 27, 2023 | 3 min read
CFTR Modulators FDA Approves Trikafta for Children Ages 2 Through 5 Years With Certain CF Mutations

With this approval, approximately 2,250 children in the U.S. will be eligible for Trikafta® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor), including more than 900 who will have access to a CFTR modulator for the first time. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation believes it is beneficial to start people with cystic fibrosis on modulators as early as possible to help prevent lung damage and the onset of complications.

April 26, 2023 | 3 min read
About the CF Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces Yvonne Massenburg as Next Chief People Officer

Human resources veteran Massenburg brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit and business sectors

April 5, 2023 | 3 min read
About the CF Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces Kathryn Brown as Next Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Brown to join Foundation in April 2023, bringing more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit communications and journalism, with a focus on health and science

March 29, 2023 | 4 min read
About the CF Foundation | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CF Foundation Formalizes Recommendations to Address Health Inequities

The Foundation seeks to advance its mission by making improvements in key areas of health equity and outcomes and diverse workforce development.

Feb. 15, 2023 | 3 min read
About the CF Foundation | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CF Foundation Reflects on Progress Toward Equity, Racial Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Foundation’s commitment to these principles will continue to be a cornerstone of the Foundation’s work to advance our mission in 2023.

Jan. 19, 2023 | 4 min read