The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation invited more than 100 scientists to its research conference in Savannah, Ga., last month to discuss recent advancements in gene therapy, gene editing and stem-cell biology and how these new technologies could be applied to finding a one-time cure for cystic fibrosis.
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Garry Shandling leaves a legacy gift to the Foundation in honor of his late brother, who had cystic fibrosis.
The Associated Press published a story this week highlighting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's "groundbreaking" drug development model and its role in developing CF treatments that target the root cause of the disease.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has entered into an agreement with Synspira Therapeutics Inc. to develop a non-porcine enzyme replacement therapy to offer an alternative to people with cystic fibrosis who cannot digest food properly.
At the 2016 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) held on Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla., the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced the recipients of seven awards given to members of the research and medical community whose achievements have helped advance cystic fibrosis research and care.
Ginger Birnbaum and Mike Beatty lead efforts in Dallas for banner conference -- "teamMATEs for a Cure.”
Choate Construction's National Corporate Team raised over $670,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 2019, serving as a role model for corporations looking to integrate philanthropy into their business model.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recently hosted the CFF Research Conference: Pushing the Frontiers, bringing together nearly 150 basic scientists, clinical researchers, graduate students and pharmaceutical company representatives to share information on recent advances and critical challenges in CF drug discovery and development.
On the heels of exciting progress in the fight against CF, more than 500 of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's most dedicated volunteers, chapter staff and corporate supporters came together at the 12th annual CF Volunteer Leadership Conference, and hundreds more watched via live stream March 20-21.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has awarded more than $23 million across 11 sites in its Research Development Program (RDP), a network of research centers that brings together top-notch scientists from different disciplines to apply their expertise to the challenges of treating cystic fibrosis.