A biorepository is a place, similar to a library or bank, where biological samples are stored for use in research. Since 2006, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has collected and stored samples from a ...

My name is Schyler Kline. I am an adult with cystic fibrosis, and I am an elementary school teacher. My experience with teaching while having CF has been quite diverse over the years. Seven years ago, ...

BETHESDA, Md. — The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation issued the following statement in response to the recent announcement by the ...

I was bullied at school because my cystic fibrosis made me different from my peers. However, my perspective shifted as I got older, and I learned to embrace the unique qualities that make me who I am ...

As someone who does not benefit from any CFTR modulators, I only have one option for improving my lung function — transplant. But just because it’s my only choice does not mean it’s an easy one to ...

Ten (almost 11) years ago, I became a young mom at the age of 17. Bringing my son home was such a bittersweet moment — I was so in love with him, but I knew my life as a kid was over. Two weeks later, ...

With advancements in cystic fibrosis treatments, individuals with the condition are now living longer and healthier lives, often well into adulthood. This progress has opened the door for many to ...

Our cells contain DNA, a molecule that stores all the genetic information needed to make proteins. A gene is a specific sequence of DNA that carries the instructions for making a protein. In ...

The Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved.