Cystic Fibrosis Foundation History

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in United States. It was started by a group of parents of cystic fibrosis parents who were looking at grants to fund research on the medical condition. These parents volunteered to create a foundation that looked after the needs of people with the condition and manage the various chapters and centers that were created over time.

The foundation also looks at hiring the best talent in the area of genetic research in order to find out new cures and treatment options for those suffering from the medical condition. Attracting the right kind of talent has been one of the main reasons for the success that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has met. The people who are recruited undertake new research in addition to looking at various aspects that can help in providing a better life for all those who are affected. People from areas and disciplines like molecular biology, immunology, medical chemistry and related fields come together to find the right kind of cure for the problem.

The discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene in 1989 has been the single most important milestone in the efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This was made possible due to international research collaboration. A healthy version of the same gene was possible so that it could be studied further.

In 1993, the gene therapy treatment was given to a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation patient for the first time and more CF gene therapy research was funded. Currently, there are various possible CF therapies that are in the pipeline; something that has been made possible due to the multi-pronged approach that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has taken all along. Some of the key programs that are under study at the moment include clinical research, drug development, therapeutic options and others.

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