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GÉNOME QUÉBEC AND CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA PARTNER TO LAUNCH: TACKLE RARE, ORPHAN CFTR MUTATIONS RESEARCH COMPETITION
June 12, 2024

Génome Québec and Cystic Fibrosis Canada announce the launch of the Tackle Rare, Orphan CFTR Mutations Competition to support research on rare mutations for which no treatment is available, with the long-term goal of developing novel therapies.

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA’S 2024 RESEARCH FUNDING COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN
June 6, 2024

Cystic Fibrosis Canada has opened its annual grant competition for 2024. Canadian researchers with an interest in cystic fibrosis (CF), including its connection to diabetes and cancer, can now apply for funding to be awarded starting in early 2025.

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FUNDING OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS DRUG TRIKAFTA EXPANDED FOR CANADIAN CHILDREN AGED 2-5 YEARS OLD
May 17, 2024

Progress has been made towards improving access to the life-changing cystic fibrosis (CF) medication, Trikafta, in Canada.

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CF CANADA COMMUNITY FORUM: UNCHARTERED TERRITORIES
May 5, 2024

CF Canada successfully hosted the virtual CF Canada Community Forum: "Unchartered Territories" on April 26, 2024. If you couldn’t make it to CF Canada’s Community Forum “Unchartered Territories" last week, CF Canada has you covered!

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A NEW PARTNERSHIP TO FUND OMICS RESEARCH ON CYSTIC FIBROSIS
May 3, 2024

It is with great pleasure that Génome Québec and Cystic Fibrosis Canada join forces to create a new funding program to support omics research on cystic fibrosis.

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FORWARD TOGETHER: A REPORT ON CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA’S IMPACT IN 2023-24
May 2, 2024

 The team at Cystic Fibrosis Canada is pleased to share our 2023-24 Impact Report.

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20th Annual Walk To Make Cystic Fibrosis History set to raise funds and awareness of cystic fibrosis at more than 40 events across Canada
May 1, 2024

Cystic Fibrosis Canada asks participants to take a #StepToward ending cystic fibrosis for all Canadians with cystic fibrosis.

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INTRODUCING BREATHLESS, CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA’S NEW PODCAST
May 1, 2024

Just in time for cystic fibrosis awareness month, Cystic Fibrosis Canada is excited to be making our podcast debut with today’s launch of Breathless.  

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS CANADA INVESTING MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN RESEARCH RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CYSTIC FIBROSIS
April 18, 2024

Funding will fuel continued research advancement with goal of reducing complications of cystic fibrosis and identifying therapeutic options for those who currently lack them.

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NEW SURVIVAL MILESTONE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS IS CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION BUT NOT INACTION
February 27, 2024

Data from Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Registry 2022 Annual Data Report  suggest that today’s babies with cystic fibrosis could live longer than ever before;  fatal disease requires further action to change prognosis. 

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