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.
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.
Read: Stories on cystic fibrosis researchers and their 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.
Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Justine Mathe: The Hidden World of Bacteria
Dr. Justine Mathe is breaking new ground by looking deep inside the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF), specifically those who underwent lung transplantation before highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT) became widely available. By studying these precious, rare lung tissue samples, she hopes to uncover how bacteria interact with lung cells to drive disease progression.
Jan 26, 2026
Dr. Sarah Wootton: Harnessing Gene Therapy to Stop Infections
With the funding support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Dr. Wootton, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph, made exciting strides in a gene therapy approach designed to stop one of CF’s most stubborn problems before it starts: lung infections.
Jan 13, 2026Check out our Elevate program
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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