Cure4CF Update
Cure4CF and Cystic Fibrosis Trust launch international research partnership to accelerate progress in cystic fibrosis
Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis (Cure4CF) and Cystic Fibrosis Trust have announced a new Global CF Research Integration Grant, designed to connect leading Australian and UK researchers and support collaborative projects addressing some of the most significant challenges facing people living with cystic fibrosis (CF).
The partnership will create new opportunities for researchers to share expertise, infrastructure and resources across both countries, strengthening international collaboration and accelerating the translation of research into real-world impact for people living with CF.
The initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing research in areas of ongoing unmet need, including gastrointestinal health, ageing with CF, reducing treatment burden, and therapeutic approaches for people who do not benefit from current CFTR modulators.
This grant has been made possible through the generosity of the Richardson family, whose support will help foster international collaboration and strengthen the global CF research landscape.
Cure4CF Chief Executive Officer, Suzy Dimaline, said the partnership represented an important step forward in the way CF research is supported and delivered.
“While significant progress has been made in cystic fibrosis research, there is still much work to do. No single organisation, institution or country can solve every challenge alone.”
“This partnership brings together the strengths of Australian and the UK research communities, creating opportunities to share knowledge, build connections and accelerate progress in ways that would not be possible independently.”
“By working together across borders, we can support more ambitious research, strengthen global collaboration and ultimately help drive better outcomes for people living with CF.”
Head of Research at Cure4CF, Professor Jodie Simpson, said the program was designed to foster meaningful scientific collaboration and maximise research impact.
Australia and the UK are home to world-class CF researchers, clinicians and research infrastructure. This creates a unique opportunity to bring those strengths together through genuinely integrated research projects.”
“We know that some of the biggest challenges in CF require collaborative approaches that draw on diverse expertise, larger cohorts and shared resources. By connecting researchers across both countries, we can help accelerate the translation of research into meaningful benefits for people living with CF.”
“The program is also designed to build future research capacity through knowledge exchange, shared learning opportunities and the development of long-term international partnerships.”
“We’re excited to be supporting a new grant in partnership with Cure4CF. Researchers working in global collaboration bring different expertise and knowledge that will help us accelerate progress towards better treatments and improved quality of life for everyone with CF, wherever they live”, Dr Lucy Allen, Director of Research and Healthcare data, Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
The Global CF Research Integration Grant will support projects that demonstrate strong Australian-UK collaboration, including shared leadership, joint research activities, researcher development opportunities and pathways to real-world impact.
The partnership aims to establish a foundation for ongoing international collaboration while helping accelerate research that addresses priorities identified by the CF community.
Further details about the grant, including funding opportunities and application timelines, will be announced in the coming month.