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Get Involved | About the CF Foundation CF Foundation Announces 2021 Impact Grant Recipients

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced the recipients of its sixth annual Impact Grants.

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About the CF Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces Changes on Board of Trustees

Foundation welcomes new members to advance its mission

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About the CF Foundation | Our Research Approach CF Foundation Launches New Collaboration to Overcome Challenges to Developing Genetic Therapies for CF

Today, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced a collaboration with Deep Science Ventures to accelerate treatments that address the underlying cause of CF for every person with the disease. The collaboration will focus on uncovering and designing new technologies to address key scientific challenges on the Path to a Cure.

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Research | About the CF Foundation | Our Research Approach CF Foundation Funds Three New Research Awards to Advance its Path to a Cure Initiative

New funding awards include up to $2.6M to Eloxx Pharmaceuticals to identify potential therapies for CF nonsense mutations

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Research | About the CF Foundation | Our Research Approach CF Foundation Invests Up to $8.4M in SpliSense for the Development of Potential Rare Mutation Therapy

Today, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced that it will invest up to $8.4 million in SpliSense's Series B funding round to develop an antisense oligonucleotide therapy for people with cystic fibrosis who have splicing mutations and potentially other rare mutations.

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Advocacy | About the CF Foundation CF Foundation Responds to NIH Call for Information on Diversity and Inclusion

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recently submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health on improving racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in the biomedical research workforce.

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About the CF Foundation William Skach, Chief Scientific Officer, to Retire From the CF Foundation

William Skach, MD, Chief Scientific Officer, will retire from the CF Foundation this summer.

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About the CF Foundation | Fitness CF Foundation Extends Collaboration With Exercise and Wellness Platform Beam Through 2021

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has renewed its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of adults living with cystic fibrosis by supporting free access to the online exercise, education, and well-being platform, Beam.

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