Cystic Fibrosis Canada Blog Hub
Canada’s cystic fibrosis community is a vibrant place to be. People living with CF, family members, carers, clinicians, scientists, donors and volunteers contribute enormously to helping people of all ages live without limits. We thank all those who've shared their story and invite you to get to know our community in the blog posts below.
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Improving equitable access to clinical trials in Quebec
Discover how Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s clinical trials network, CF CanACT, is improving access to clinical trials for French-speaking Canadians with CF.
Dr. Jonathan Dennis new unexplored approach to treatment of dangerous bacteria
Dr. Jonathan Dennis researches phage therapy for Burkholderia CF lung infections, funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada, to help the CF community fight dangerous bacteria.
Unmasking Resistance: Dr. Omar El-Halfawy's Pioneering Approach to Antibiotic Resistance in CF
Dr. Omar El-Halfawy’s research fights antibiotic resistance in CF by improving testing and uncovering new treatments for stubborn lung infections.
Alexie’s story: Focusing on the here and now
Get to know Alexie Babin, a young woman who shares her story about living with cystic fibrosis
James’s story: Candid thoughts on mental health resources
James Fournier shares his story as a father of a young boy with cystic fibrosis and the need for mental health resources for families affected by the disease
We’re building a Future W/O Limits
In 2024, we made strides for Canadians with CF. Donate this holiday season to double your impact and help create a future W/O Limits.
2025 and beyond: a Future W/O Limits
Thanks to your incredible support in 2024, we raised $13,465 during our 48-hour challenge, taking us one step closer to a future W/O Limits for people with CF.
Letter From Kelly
In response to the Globe and Mail article on November 21, 2024, “Cystic fibrosis drug reduces hospital visits, offers patients hope—at a cost” our CEO, Kelly Grover, sent this letter to the editor.
Save the date! December 3 is GivingTuesday
Make sure to mark your calendars for December 3 and join us for a powerful day of stories, hope and generosity!
Celebrating 60 Years of Shinerama
2024 marks 60 years since Shinerama started as a shoe-shining fundraiser to encourage first-year students to meet new people and give back to their local community during orientation week.
Dr. Zongchao Jia on developing new therapies for Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Dr. Zongchao Jia is a professor and researcher at Queen’s University who was recently funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada for his research study, Investigation of P. aeruginosa polyphosphate kinases and their role in host cell infection for developing novel CF therapeutics. Learn more about Dr. Jia and his contribution to cystic fibrosis research.
Harnessing genetic information: Dr. Bowen Li's bold vision for cystic fibrosis
Dr. Bowen Li is transforming the landscape of cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment with his pioneering work in RNA-based therapies. His bold vision aims to turn CF from a fatal disease into a manageable condition, using advanced RNA technology to tackle the disease at its genetic roots.
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