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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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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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Research

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.  

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Research

Meet Blythe Owen: 2025 Multidisciplinary Healthcare Award: Physiotherapist Recipient  

 For more than 20 years, Blythe Owen has been a dedicated physiotherapist at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, helping children with cystic fibrosis (CF) with compassion, expertise, and her commitment to patient-centred 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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