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
Dr. Augusto Zani: Decoding Pulmonary Exacerbations Through Tiny Cellular Messages
Dr. Augusto Zani, along with Dr. Hartmut Grasemann, are leading a pioneering effort to use extracellular vesicles – tiny droplets released by cells – to understand, diagnose, and potentially even treat chronic lung infections in people living with CF.
Apr 14, 2026
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.
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Mar 10, 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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