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CF Discovery Core and CF Biospecimen Repository (CF-BR)

The CF Discovery Core and CF Biospecimen Repository (CF-BR) provide researchers with high-quality, patient-derived biospecimens (CF, healthy, and lung disease controls), linked clinical data, and expert consultation to accelerate CF research. Available samples include blood, sputum, cells, bacterial isolates, and other biologics, with specialized services such as standardized sputum processing for diverse research applications. By integrating longitudinal biospecimens, clinical insights, and interdisciplinary expertise, the CF Discovery Core enables groundbreaking research in CF pathophysiology and treatment response, ultimately driving innovations that improve patient outcomes. 

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Meet the Team


Nael McCarty, PhD

Center Director - CF-AIR and Marcus Professor of Cystic Fibrosis

namccar@emory.edu

Benjamin Kopp, MD, MPH, ATSF

Co-Director of CF-AIR and Director of the Pulmonary Sickle Cell Program

btkopp@emory.edu

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

astecen@emory.edu

Marvin Whiteley, PhD

Co-Director, Emory-Children’s CF Center (CF@LANTA)

marvin.whiteley@biosci.gatech.edu

Kymry Jones, PhD

Associate Director, CF@LANTA Research

ktjones8@emory.edu

Clovis Sarmiento, MD

Associate Director of Progams, CF@LANTA and C3PO

csarmi3@emory.edu

Upcoming Events

Thu Apr 173:00PM-4:00PM
GENI Research in Progress Seminar
Mon Apr 281:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Chris Scharer
Mon May 51:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Erin Scherer
Mon May 121:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Devyani Joshi
Thu May 1510:00AM-4:00PM
Inaugural REACH Retreat
Mon May 191:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Ashish Sharma
Mon Jun 21:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Cheryl Day
Mon Jun 91:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Meenakshi Kar
Mon Jun 161:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Mojahidul Islam

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