Six posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 5/11-17/2025.
05/11/2025 – How CF Shaped My Career in Respiratory Care – The vision for one’s career is often formed from life experiences.
05/12/2025 – AI-designed DNA controls genes in healthy mammalian cells for first time – Although not specifically mentioned in the article, you can imagine how this research could be applied to CF gene therapy.
05/13/2025 – ‘You don’t look sick’: How to quickly explain CF in difficult situations – While May is labeled CF Awareness Month, “awareness” opportunities occur throughout the year. This article gives you some quick and understandable statements for explaining CF in a variety of situation.
05/15/2025 – Kaftrio reduces liver fibrosis in CF children: Real-world study – We learned a lot about liver disease in CF at the 2025 Kit Taylor Memorial lecture. This study shows that the benefits of Kaftrio/Trikafta extend to liver health.
05/16/2025 – Why I Stride – We are two days away from Great Strides Rochester. This story is more than a promotion for the event; it is a story of what Great Strides has accomplished.
05/17/2025 – Mental Health – May is not only Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, it is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out the mental health resources offered by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation