Date
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Name
Keynote: Research and Science Update
Session Format
Keynote
Description
In his second appearance at BreatheCon, Dr. Michael Boyle, incoming Cystic Fibrosis Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer, will be chatting with CF adult Marissa Benchea about all the exciting things on the horizon for people with CF. Dr. Boyle will be discussing his vision and how it encompasses EACH and EVERY person living with CF. The hour-long discussion will cover the latest on modulators, rare or nonsense mutations, transplant research and other hot topics like phage therapy, difficult-to-treat bacteria, and GI research. Dr. Boyle will also discuss how supporting the CF population through care, partnership, and mental health remain a priority.