The latest information for September 10, 2020


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Thursday, September 10, 2020

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
4550 Montgomery Ave, Suite 1100N
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

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Vertex Announces Positive Study Results for Trikafta in Children Ages 6 to 11 

Vertex announced positive Phase 3 clinical trial data for Trikafta in children ages 6 through 11 years old with cystic fibrosis ([link removed]) who either have two copies of the F508del mutation or one copy of the F508del mutation and one minimal function mutation. Based on these results, Vertex plans to submit a supplemental New Drug Application to the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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Register for BreatheCon Today

Join us on September 25 and 26 for BreatheCon ([link removed]): a free, virtual event open to all adults with cystic fibrosis ages 18 and over. Through keynote panels, affinity groups, and small-group video breakouts, you’ll have an opportunity for candid conversations about your shared experiences that go beyond just CF. 
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Vertex Asks FDA to Expand CFTR Modulators to Additional Mutations

Vertex has submitted three supplemental New Drug Applications to the FDA ([link removed]) to expand eligibility for Trikafta, Symdeko, and Kalydeco to additional rare CFTR mutations. If the applications are approved, Vertex estimates more than 600 individuals who were not previously eligible for CFTR modulators could gain access.
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Free Access to Beam Extended Through December

The CF Foundation is extending its offer for free membership to Beam ([link removed]), an online platform for live and on-demand fitness classes, for adults living with cystic fibrosis age 18 and older through the end of the year. Adults with CF are encouraged to sign up today to stay moving, connect with community members, and hear from leading clinicians.
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Register for our Advocacy Webinar

Please join the CF Foundation on Wednesday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET ([link removed]) for a webinar to learn more about policy issues that may impact the CF community and a discussion about participating safely in this year’s general election. As you know, exercising your right to vote is an important way to advocate for the CF community. No matter how you decide to vote, ensuring you have the information to do so safely is critically important.
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