January 25, 2024

CF Foundation Invests Up to $15 Million for Gene Editing Technology 

Today, we announced we’re providing up to $15 million to Prime Medicine. Prime Medicine is in the early stages of developing gene editing technology that has the potential to permanently fix any mutation in the CFTR gene that causes cystic fibrosis.  

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Join our National Annual Meeting Tonight!

You’re invited! Join our President and CEO, Michael Boyle, MD tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT for our virtual National Annual Meeting. Dr. Boyle will share his vision for the year ahead and host an engaging panel discussion on our progress in cure, care, and community with Foundation leaders. We can’t wait to see you there. 

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Registration is Open for BreatheCon 2024  

Find community with other adults with cystic fibrosis at BreatheCon, February 9-10. Designed by and for adults with CF, this event provides a virtual space to connect, share, and learn with those who understand. Whether you’re seeking support, looking to share your experiences, or want to make new friends, you are welcome, accepted, appreciated, and encouraged to attend.

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A Special Tribute to Francis Collins, MD, PhD 

In 1989, Francis Collins, MD, PhD, was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator at the University of Michigan when he helped discover the cystic fibrosis gene along with Lap-Chee Tsui and his colleagues from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Their groundbreaking discovery sparked research that has dramatically improved lives and inspires us all in our efforts to cure CF. In a special ceremony, the CF Foundation recently honored Dr. Collins.

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A Message to My CF Patients

Working at a CF care center has been the perfect fit for Mary-Katherine Wainwright, who is passionate about caring for the whole person. On the CF Community Blog, she shares what she wishes her patients knew about their care team. 

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