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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.
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.
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.
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Positive recommendation for Alyftrek in Canada
Cystic Fibrosis Canada welcomes positive signal from Canada’s Drug Agency, urges public plans to provide swift access to latest cystic fibrosis drug
Cystic Fibrosis Canada and CIHR Announce New Co-Funded Research Study
Cystic Fibrosis Canada is pleased to share that a new research project has been selected for co-funding for the Priority Announcement: Cystic fibrosis across the lifespan project grant, with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Health Canada approves CF drug Alyftrek for Canadians with Cystic Fibrosis
On July 22, 2025, Health Canada approved the new cystic fibrosis drug Alyftrek for people in Canada with cystic fibrosis aged six and older with the most common CF mutation, F508del, and for those with at least one responsive mutation in the CFTR gene.
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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.
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Shine Season is back — and it’s your chance to make an impact.
This summer, join CARSTAR locations across Canada in raising critical funds for cystic fibrosis through Shine Season, the company’s annual fundraising campaign running from June to September.
Jun 1, 2025
Points East Lighthouse Run
The Points East Lighthouse Run/Relay is taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025! Sign up a team of four members or run the 29-kilometer course as a solo event.
Jun 14, 2025
Gear Up 4 CF
The 20th Annual GearUp4CF is an annual cycling event established in 2008 in B.C., that unites cyclists in a fundraising initiative for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Pedal with us as we harness the power of community and collective effort to generate financial support for the CF community.
Jun 21, 2025