Cystic Fibrosis Translational Research Centre (CFTRc) - News Page

CFTRc Summer Studentship Award 2023

91�� — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:22:16 +0000

Congratulations to Newsha Nozariasbmarz for being awarded a CFTRc Summer Studentship Award.

Newsha will conduct her research project in the lab of Dr. Carolyn Baglole.

2023 Edition of the Quebec Symposium for CF Researchers and Clinicians

91�� — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:09:24 +0000

Thank you to our sponsors for their invaluable support.

91�� — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:05:52 +0000

Walk To Make Cystic Fibrosis History 2023

91�� — Wed, 17 May 2023 04:54:42 +0000

The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History 2023 coming up on May 28 2023

Opinion: Quebec should screen newborns for cystic fibrosis by Dr. Larry Lands in Montreal Gazette

91�� — Wed, 10 May 2017 17:49:29 +0000

Half of all CF patients in Canada do not live to see the age of 34, and these are the best results in the world. Treatment is complex, requiring a daily routine that includes consuming many pills and physical therapy that can take up to two hours per day.

Robert’s case shows why it is high time we had newborn screening for CF in Quebec. - Montreal Gazette

You may read the entire article HERE.

Neuf ans avant d’obtenir un diagnostic de fibrose kystique

91�� — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:03:22 +0000

Journal de Metro Feature:

Read the entire article HERE.

Cystic fibrosis: Promising advances showcased in Montreal

91�� — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:01:53 +0000

Montreal Gazette Feature:

Read the entire article HERE.

Listen in: Dr. Renaud Robert, director of the PACB and HTS Facility, invited to radio show at Vues & Voix

91�� — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:56:51 +0000

The Director of the PACB and HTS facility, Dr. Renaud Robert, was invited to a radio show "C’est bon pour la santé! Vivre avec la Fibrose Kystique» at Vues & Voix which was lived on March 19, 2015 at 2:00pm.

You can listen to a recording of the radio show HERE.

CFTRc Team Participates in Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History!

91�� — Tue, 31 May 2016 21:40:11 +0000

Once again the Cystic Fibrosis Translational Research Centre (CFTRc) team from 91�� participated in the annual Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. As a nation, Canada raised $3 million dollars and counting for Cystic Fibrosis research and care.

91�� Opens Doors Wide for Cystic Fibrosis Research

91�� — Fri, 27 May 2016 21:13:40 +0000

For 91�� scientists specializing in protein-traffi cking diseases such as cystic fi brosis (CF), October 17, 2011 marked a monumental event with the opening of 91��’s Cystic Fibrosis Translational Research Centre (CFTRc) in the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building. Celebrated by a one-day symposium highlighting 91��’s proven strengths in this research area, the Centre brings society one step closer to eradicating CF.

Read the whole article HERE.

Cystic Fibrosis, a Paradigm of Conformational Diseases Presentation

91�� — Fri, 27 May 2016 20:55:18 +0000

Gergely Lukacs, from the Department of Physiology, talks about cystic fibrosis, a paradigm of conformational diseases. A "Soup and Science" presentation.

Watch the whole presentation on YouTube HERE.

David Thomas Interview: Tackling Genetic Diseases on Futures in Biotech

91�� — Fri, 27 May 2016 20:52:31 +0000

David Thomas, professor and chair in the Department of Biochemistry at 91�� addresses progress in molecular biology and the latest strategies for tackling genetic disease.

Watch the whole episode HERE.

Dr. John Hanrahan on Cystic Fibrosis, CTV News Interview

91�� — Fri, 27 May 2016 20:45:57 +0000

Dr. John Hanrahan, of the Cystic Fibrosis Translational Research Centre (CFTRc) from 91��, appeared on CTV news to explain that a new treatment for the genetic disease is derived from sea sponges.

View the whole interview HERE.