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CF research knowledge exchange

There is no question that knowledge is power. And sharing it is even more powerful. We are proud to be leaders in the cystic fibrosis research community and excited to share and learn with our cystic fibrosis research colleagues in Canada and around the world.

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Watch: Cystic Fibrosis Canada President & CEO Kelly Grover shares takeaways from the 24 NACFC

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Conference

Join us September 17 –19, 2025 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s first Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Conference, hosted in Calgary, Alberta. 

The conference will spotlight the development of Canadian consensus and national standards for CF care, explore early implementation strategies, and highlight hot topics in healthcare and research and knowledge gaps that future research and clinical trials can address.

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Dr. John Hanrahan

Dr. John Hanrahan: Hope for Rare CF Mutations 

With support from from Genome Quebec and Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Dr. John Hanrahan is zeroing in on a population that has often been left behind – people living with rare CF mutations. 

Dr. Kristi Wright
Research

Advancing Mental Health Care for People With CF 

With support from Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Seed Grant, Dr. Wright and collaborators at CF Care BC identified a clear gap: many people with CF are not receiving the mental health support they need.

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Research

Building the Future of CF Care: Dr. Rebecca O’Leary’s Clinical Fellowship 

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is proud to celebrate Dr. Rebecca O’Leary, the recipient of the 2025 Clinical Fellowship award – an opportunity funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada that supports clinicians in pursuing advanced training in cystic fibrosis (CF) care.

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Canadians living with cystic fibrosis and their families and caregivers are helping to determine the research we fund. Elevate members are making a meaningful impact on CF research in Canada through their role as Community Reviewers for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and their participation and consultation in third-party research projects across the country. Thanks for this knowledge exchange!

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