As Congress weighs budget appropriations, we look at long-term funding for the National Institutes of Health. We decided to sit down with the Foundation's senior vice president of research affairs to learn more about why the work being done at NIH is so important in the search for a cure for CF and other serious, rare diseases.
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Last week I travelled to D.C. to serve on a panel discussing the recent developments in precision medicine. I've got to say, it was pretty neat.
I advocate for my son who has cystic fibrosis by sharing his story to increase awareness. From new friends to legislators, I tell as many people as I can about this disease, how it changes your life, and how we are fighting this thing head on.
Because of the threat to my health caused by COVID-19, I had to give up my dream job as a nurse practitioner. Now I am asking for paid leave expansion.
Senate Caucus will work with House Caucus to raise awareness, advance policies and support research
Anything that slows down progress in research and the cure for this cystic fibrosis is my sworn enemy. Learn why the Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act (IACT) matters for our progress in the fight against CF and what you can do about it.
Watch how teens advocated on behalf of their friends and family with cystic fibrosis on Capitol Hill during the 10th annual Teen Advocacy Day.