Cystic Fibrosis Canada Blog Hub
Canada’s cystic fibrosis community is a vibrant place to be. People living with CF, family members, carers, clinicians, scientists, donors and volunteers contribute enormously to helping people of all ages live without limits. We thank all those who've shared their story and invite you to get to know our community in the blog posts below.
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Letter From Kelly
In response to the Globe and Mail article on November 21, 2024, “Cystic fibrosis drug reduces hospital visits, offers patients hope—at a cost” our CEO, Kelly Grover, sent this letter to the editor.
Save the date! December 3 is GivingTuesday
Make sure to mark your calendars for December 3 and join us for a powerful day of stories, hope and generosity!
Celebrating 60 Years of Shinerama
2024 marks 60 years since Shinerama started as a shoe-shining fundraiser to encourage first-year students to meet new people and give back to their local community during orientation week.
Dr. Zongchao Jia on developing new therapies for Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Dr. Zongchao Jia is a professor and researcher at Queen’s University who was recently funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada for his research study, Investigation of P. aeruginosa polyphosphate kinases and their role in host cell infection for developing novel CF therapeutics. Learn more about Dr. Jia and his contribution to cystic fibrosis research.
Harnessing genetic information: Dr. Bowen Li's bold vision for cystic fibrosis
Dr. Bowen Li is transforming the landscape of cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment with his pioneering work in RNA-based therapies. His bold vision aims to turn CF from a fatal disease into a manageable condition, using advanced RNA technology to tackle the disease at its genetic roots.
Dr. Lindsay Eltis is working to better understand an important CF pathogen
Lindsay Eltis is a professor and researcher at The University of British Columbia who was recently funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada for his study, Targeting steroid catabolism in mycobacterium abscessus for novel therapeutics. Cystic Fibrosis Canada partnered with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in the UK to fund this award.
Dr. Xiaojie Luan explores the roots of cystic fibrosis lung disease
Dr. Xiaojie Luan is a Post Doctoral Fellow in the department of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Luan was recently awarded a research fellowship from Cystic Fibrosis Canada to pursue his research study; Origins of cystic fibrosis lung disease: miscoordination among ionocytes, secretory cells and airway submucosal glands.
The theratyping revolution: How Dr. Theo Moraes is transforming CF care
Dr. Theo Moraes, a researcher at The Hospital for Sick Children, stands at the forefront of cystic fibrosis (CF) research. His groundbreaking contributions to the field, particularly his recent project that received the highest score from community reviewers in our grant competition, have earned him the prestigious 2024 Cathleen Morrison Research Impact Award.
Dr. Igor Stagljar on dynamic interactions and mutant proteins
Dr. Igor Stagljar, professor and researcher at the University of Toronto, has recently been funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada for his study, Large-scale exploration and functional validation of the dynamic interactions of CFTR WT and mutant proteins with solute carrier proteins.
Dr. Valerie Waters on PA and SA co-infections
Dr. Valerie Waters is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Toronto and a physician in the Department of Infectious Disease at SickKids. Dr. Waters was recently funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada for her study; Pseudomonas aeruginosa and staphylococcus aureus interactions and antimicrobial tolerance in patients with cystic fibrosis. Her work will focus on the co-infections of these bacteria, driving the path for more effective treatments. Learn more about Dr. Waters’ contribution to CF research.
Dr Lisa Strug - Unravelling genetic contributors to CF-related conditions
Dr. Lisa Strug is a professor at the University of Toronto and Senior Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children, focusing on genetics and genome biology. Dr. Strug and her team are investigating various genes that may play a role in the development of cystic fibrosis (CF)-related conditions and may hold potential to produce an alternative target for therapies. Read more about Dr. Strug’s research and contribution to cystic fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis Canada celebrates 60 years
Hear from a few members of the cystic fibrosis community on the advice they would share with future generations of people affected by CF.
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