Type: Private - Foundation
On the web: http://www.cff.org

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds cystic fibrosis (CF) research and medical programs. Founded in 1955, the organization supports clinical trials and specialized health-care centers, provides grants for independent research, operates university research centers, encourages drug development through matching funds, and offers CF-related information and educational materials. Its Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics (CFFT) subsidiary partners with pharmaceutical companies and research facilities to develop CF drugs. The foundation provides funding, training, and accreditation for about 115 treatment centers in the US. It has about 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide.

Officers:
President and CEO: Robert J. Beall
EVP, COO, and Secretary: C. Richard Mattingly
SVP and CFO: Vera H. Twigg

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