Upcoming Event

CFRI Annual Teen and Adult Day Retreat will take place August 3 - 9, 2010. Adults and teens 15 years and older with cystic fibrosis, as well as their family members, friends, and health care providers are invited. The theme is "Retreat 2010 - Must See TV: CF in Hi-Def!" This annual retreat provides a safe and welcoming environment aimed at enhancing positive coping skills, social support and education for people who share common experiences with CF.

For more information: click here.

In the Spotlight

Join us at our 23^rd National Cystic Fibrosis Family Education Conference, July 30 – August 1, 2010 at the Sofitel San Francisco Bay for current and promising updates from experts across the country. Topics include gene therapy, CF research, medical treatments and therapies, and psychosocial issues. Support groups and panel discussions extend opportunities for networking. Click here to see the conference schedule .

CFRI Research

Congratulations to Jonathan Widdicombe, PhD, who has served as CFRI’s Fellowship administrator for the past 10 years. At the most recent Fellowship colloquium, he was honored for his leadership and commitment to supporting promising research in the field of CF. He is pictured here with John Payne, PhD, a member of our steering committee.

For a listing of projects we currently fund, click here.