Welcome to the Research Blast, your fun and quirky guide to the latest in CF research. In this issue we’re turning our attention to ‘CFTR’, the gene that causes cystic fibrosis, as this month is the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the gene. Below are three fun facts about the CFTR gene and the CFTR protein that it makes, as well as a look into the research we’re funding to better understand this protein.
On World Diabetes Day, in this issue of Research Blast, our quirky guide to cystic fibrosis (CF) research, we give you the low-down on how the pancreas malfunctions in cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD), and some snippets of what our researchers have found out so far.
Research into cystic fibrosis (CF) lung infections that show resistance to antimicrobial treatments is a top priority for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. In this issue of Research Blast, we explore more about antimicrobial resistance in CF and how we’re working towards overcoming it
Michael Clark, Legacy and In Memory Manager at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, shares two touching stories of families who have found a special way to remember the loved ones they’ve lost to cystic fibrosis.
This time of year is normally a time to celebrate and reflect. For those who have lost someone, it can also be an incredibly hard time of year, particularly when we can't all come together as we normally would. Julia and John shared their stories about the importance of remembering their loved ones who have died, and how making a tribute to them through our website has helped.
Improvements in lung function and a drop in the incidence of chronic Pseudomonas infection are two of the trends in CF in the UK revealed by the UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry’s Annual Data Report for 2017, published today.
