With the great strides being taken in treatment for cystic fibrosis, we’re looking at the impact of growing older, so that everyone with CF is able to live a long and full life.
As the COVID-19 booster vaccine roll-out picks up pace, we’ve heard from many people in the cystic fibrosis (CF) community with questions about what it means for them. From the difference between a booster and a third dose, to whether it’s safe to have the flu jab at the same time. Here, Matthew from our helpline team, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about booster vaccines.
We are excited to announce research funding for a Strategic Research Centre that will accelerate the development of much needed antibiotics for CF lung infections. The four-year £750,000 programme is co-funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the CF Foundation in the United States.
For some people with cystic fibrosis (CF), the mutation they carry means that there are currently no effective drugs that they can take to treat the underlying cause of their cystic fibrosis. Here were give you a low-down on gene editing therapies and how our new SRC will move us closer towards testing them in clinic.
