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CF research knowledge exchange

There is no question that knowledge is power. And sharing it is even more powerful. We are proud to be leaders in the cystic fibrosis research community and excited to share and learn with our cystic fibrosis research colleagues in Canada and around the world.

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Watch: Cystic Fibrosis Canada President & CEO Kelly Grover shares takeaways from the 24 NACFC

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Dr. Zongchao Jia

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.

Dr. Bowen Li
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
Research

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
Research

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.

Dr. Theo Moraes
Research

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.

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Canadians living with cystic fibrosis and their families and caregivers are helping to determine the research we fund. Elevate members are making a meaningful impact on CF research in Canada through their role as Community Reviewers for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and their participation and consultation in third-party research projects across the country. Thanks for this knowledge exchange!

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