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. Christina Thornton: Digging into the Mystery of Candida
Dr. Christina Thornton’s research into Candida – a naturally-occurring yeast often dismissed by clinicians as harmless – has led her to challenge decades of assumptions in cystic fibrosis (CF) care. As a Clinician-Scientist at the University of Calgary, she’s leading a research project funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada exploring how this common fungus might actually be causing trouble for people with CF.
Dec 30, 2025
Dr. Amanda Morris’ Groundbreaking Look Inside Sputum
When Dr. Amanda Morris looks at a sputum sample from someone with cystic fibrosis (CF), she doesn’t just see mucus – she sees a map of bacteria. This map of bacteria is a key to better understanding, treating, and potentially predicting lung exacerbations in people with CF.
Dec 10, 2025
Dr. Veronica Campanucci: Unraveling the Link Between Nerve Signals and Gut Symptoms
With the support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, Dr. Campanucci is exploring how nerves in the gut contribute to the digestive symptoms that affect so many people with CF.
Nov 19, 2025Check 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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