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 and Monthly Research Round-Ups
An in-depth look at recent news and updates, research highlights, the impact of philanthropy, awards & accomplishments, and news around the lab can be found here.
CF-AIR Seminar Series
Researchers and trainees engaged in translational studies related to CF, asthma, or other airway diseases convene for a weekly Joint CF-AIR Research Workshop every Thursday from 1-2 pm to exchange ideas.
Find the CF-AIR Seminar Series schedule here.
View upcoming CF-AIR sponsored events here.
Please click "Meet Our Investigators" in the right navigator column to view our center members. Click on each name for a summary of each member's research interests and collaborations.
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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)
Kymry Jones, PhD
Associate Director, CF@LANTA Research
Clovis Sarmiento, MD
Associate Director, CF@LANTA and C3PO