The Center for Cystic Fibrosis and Airways Disease Research (CF-AIR) is the home for research programs focused on cystic fibrosis (CF), severe asthma, non-CF bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), and sickle cell lung disease.
Mission
CF-AIR aims to become a leading research center advancing basic and translational research in cystic fibrosis, food allergy as it impacts breathing, and airway diseases like asthma, BPD, PCD, and non-CF bronchiectasis. Our mission is to drive breakthroughs that improve patient care and quality of life through new therapies, health equity, and the integration of biological and clinical information.
CF-AIR and CF@LANTA Newsletters
An in-depth look at recent news and updates, research highlights, the impact of philanthropy, awards & accomplishments, and news around the lab.
- Director's Note and Updates
- Recent News: CF Family Education Day & Winter Bipartite
- Research Highlight: Alyftrek Treatment
- Spotlight on Clinical Research Coordinators
- Recent Awards and Accomplishments
- Upcoming Community Events: ShamRockin' For A Cure and Atlanta Great Strides
- Pilot Grants and Seminars
- Around the Research Organization and Contact Information
Monthly Research Round-Up
The latest announcements, news and upcoming events of CF-AIR.
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Meet the Team
Nael McCarty, PhD
Center Director - CF-AIR and Marcus Professor of Cystic Fibrosis
Benjamin Kopp, MD, MPH, ATSF
Co-Director of CF-AIR and Director of the Pulmonary Sickle Cell Program
Arlene Stecenko, MD
Co-Director of the CF Center of Excellence, Marcus Professor of Pulmonology, and Director, Cystic Fibrosis Biospecimen Repository & The Georgia Cystic Fibrosis Data Warehouse
Marvin Whiteley, PhD
Co-Director, Emory-Children’s CF Center (CF@LANTA)
Megan Stewart, MS, BCPA
Program and Research Manager
Kymry Jones, PhD
Associate Director, CF@LANTA Research