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Carrier (or genetic) testing not only plays a key role in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, but testing also allows parents to find out what their chances are of having a child with CF to help inform important family planning decisions.
Aspergillus species is a fungus that often lives in the airways of children and adults with cystic fibrosis. When people develop an allergic reaction to Aspergillus, it is called allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
The objective of this award is to support excellent cystic fibrosis-related research projects that have been approved by the National Institutes of Health (or governmental funding agencies in other countries) but cannot be supported by available funds.
This program is intended to introduce students to cystic fibrosis research and encourage them to remain engaged in the field.
There are two main types of clinical studies in CF research. Both are important to move research forward and provide the best outcomes for people with CF.
Because of the wide variety of mental health concerns and needs of the CF population, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has formed the Prioritizing Research in Mental Health (PRIME) Working Group, which is dedicated to mental health research.
The Cystic Fibrosis National Resource Centers provide study sponsors and investigators centralized expertise in
Since the launch of the Infection Research Initiative in 2018, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has funded more than $100 million in research to improve the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of CF-related infections.
This program is intended to facilitate research that will contribute to the development of new therapies or therapeutic strategies to treat cystic fibrosis with an emphasis on advancing CFTR gene repair and replacement approaches.