UCLA Cystic Fibrosis Center

04/16/2026

Join Team UCLA in supporting research to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis 💙💛

Saturday May 2nd at Valley Village Park

https://fundraise.cff.org/GreaterLA2026/Team/View/222997/UCLA

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

Please join us on Monday March 16th at 5:30pm - UCLA is hosting the first virtual educational series in collaboration with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Southern California Los Angeles Chapter. See flyers in English and Spanish for registration information!

Únase a nosotros el lunes 16 de marzo a las 5:30 p. m.: UCLA organizará la primera serie educativa virtual en colaboración con la Fundación de Fibrosis Quística - Capítulo de Los Ángeles del Sur de California. ¡Vea los folletos en inglés y español para obtener información sobre la inscripción!

06/16/2025

Sharing this New Podcast: Real stories from the cystic fibrosis community. Advocacy, resilience, and hope from the the voices that fight to breathe - https://fight2breathe.transistor.fm/ Fight2Breathe. Sneak peak today! This podcast features our very own Dr. Patricia Eshaghian, Director, UCLA Cystic Fibrosis Center!

This is the Fight2Breathe podcast, hosted by Caleigh Haber, a cystic fibrosis survivor and two-time double lung transplant recipient. The podcast aspires to be the go-to platform for the CF community, featuring powerful personal stories, expert insights, and the latest advancements in CF care. Each....

01/11/2025

We are here to support our patients and families during this tragic time with the wildfires, sharing helpful resources.

CF Foundation COMPASS team ([email protected], 866-COMPASS) can help with obtaining emergency access to medications and resources Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Southern California Los Angeles Chapter

Claire's Place Foundation, Inc. has created a Los Angeles fire emergency fund. This program provides a one-time grant to individuals living with cystic fibrosis or their caregivers to assist with time-sensitive needs during the LA fires and the immediate aftermath.
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Boomer Esiason Foundation Financial Hardship Assistance Program for families living with CF may be able to assist those affected by the fires with certain living expenses - https://www.esiason.org/assistance/financial-hardship-assistance-fund/ Boomer Esiason Foundation

The Bonnell Foundation financial assistance program may be able to help cover the cost of medical services and CF related care - https://thebonnellfoundation.org/financial-assistance/

Mutual Aid Los Angeles (MALAN) comprehensive list on housing, food, animal assistance and other resources - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview?gid=0 =0

CHLA Windstorm and Wildfire Resources for patients and their families - https://www.chla.org/windstorm-and-wildfire-resources-patients-and-families

Stay safe. We are here to support during this difficult time.

09/02/2024

It’s that time, September is here - please consider joining UCLA CF Center in supporting and raising funds for Claire's Place Foundation 10th Annual GlowRide for CF. Join virtually if not able to join in person! https://glowride2024.funraise.org/team/ucla-cf-center 💜Claire's Place Foundation, Inc.

06/10/2024

Equity in research is important to the advancement of treatment(s) for all person's with CF. The UCLA team encourages patient engagement with Community Voice .

Researchers and clinicians need to hear from everyone, including Black and Hispanic community members, to ensure clinical trials and future progress are equitable and accessible to all. Join Community Voice today for upcoming opportunities to share your thoughts and experiences on topics like accessing clinical trials and living without modulators to impact cystic fibrosis research, programs, and care. Join today: https://on.cff.org/3RjVTPX

05/27/2024

Happy birthday to Dorothy Andersen, MD! Dr. Andersen was the first person to identify cystic fibrosis in 1938, changing the lives of thousands of people in the process.

04/13/2024

As we say goodbye to our esteemed colleague and friend, Dr. Eric Hamberger we can't help but feel a sense of sadness. However, we are also excited for the new adventure that awaits him and look forward to continuing our collaboration with him on research projects at his new center. We will always treasure the memories we made together and wish him all the best on his new journey.

04/29/2023

Great Strides May 2023! Join UCLA CF Center's team and help fundraise for a cure!

We want you to join us! Our team is walking in Great Strides to make a difference in the lives of those living with cystic fibrosis. Sign up today.

09/29/2022

Informative site on CF reproductive & sexual health

Check out what's going on with CFReSHC - https://mailchi.mp/837bfce3320a/catch-up-with-cfreshc-sept-22-13682180

08/12/2022

Come and join our UCLA CF Center team to help support Claire’s Place Foundation’s fundraising event - The “Glow Ride for CF”. This event raises funds specifically to support their Extended Hospital Stay Grant Program which helps CF patients and their families. It is a super fun event on the strand in Hermosa Beach, Sat 8/27/22 @ 5:00pm. See link for more details: https://glow2022.funraise.org! Claire's Place Foundation, Inc. Claire's Place Foundation, Inc.