About ResearchCon 2021

ResearchCon 2021 is a free, online event for anyone with a personal or professional connection to CF, age 16 and older. CF researchers, clinicians, and community members will share the latest information on research studies, incorporating personal experiences and new perspectives on important topics in CF science and care. The event will feature live presentations, Q&A, research roundtables, and workshops.

ResearchCon 2021 would not be possible without volunteers from the CF community.

ResearchCon 2021 Co-Chairs

Molly Pam
Molly Pam
Person with CF
Carmen Ufret
Carmen Ufret
Director of Transplant Research, CF Foundation​

ResearchCon 2021 Executive Committee

Tom Boat, MD
Tom Boat, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Faculty Member, Pulmonary Medicine Division, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Art Brace
Art Brace
Person with CF
Edward Canda
Edward Canda
Person with CF
Rachel Cravens
Rachel Cravens
Parent of an Adult with CF
Kara Foshay
Kara Foshay
Director of Biopharma and Medicine Programs, CF Foundation
Seth Gregory
Seth Gregory
Person with CF
Cade Hovater
Cade Hovater
Adult with CF
Manu JAIN
Manu JAIN
Director, Adult CF Program, Northwestern University
Terri Laguna
Terri Laguna
CF Physician and Researcher
James Lawlor
James Lawlor
Adult with CF
Paula Lomas
Paula Lomas
Senior Director, Clinical
Genevieve Maul
Genevieve Maul
Director of Research Communications, CF Foundation
Ali Sue Patterson
Ali Sue Patterson
Research Communications Manager, CF Foundation
D.B. Sanders
D.B. Sanders
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine
Meg Sathe
Meg Sathe
Co-director, Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center and Therapeutic Development Center, UT Southwestern/Children’s Health
John Sheridan
John Sheridan
Director of Research, CF Foundation
Michael Stalvey
Michael Stalvey
Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Alabama
Sue Sullivan
Sue Sullivan
RN, BSN. Head of Community Partnerships at CFF
Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS, ATSF
Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS, ATSF
Tenured Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, National Jewish Health
Natalie West
Natalie West
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Lael Yonker
Lael Yonker
CF Center Director
Elizabeth Yu
Elizabeth Yu
Physician Scientist Training Program Director