Join us for a series of over 15 informative webinars hosted by various ECFS groups and active members

Webinars are a cornerstone of the ECFS Education Programme, aligned with our mission of providing high-quality education to the CF professional community.
These webinars will delve into a wide range of topics related to cystic fibrosis, offering valuable insights and practical knowledge. By attending these sessions, you will gain access to the latest information and best practices in CF by experts in the field.
All webinars will be recorded and made available to ECFS members on the ECFS Education Platform.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills.
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We look forward to welcoming you to these exciting sessions!

 

Basic Science

18 Oct. 24 - Alternative targets in CF
29 Nov. 24 - CFTR in the kidney
30 Jan. 25 - Modifier genes in CF
28 Fev. 25 - Inflammation in CF
11 Apr. 25 - The CF Microbiome
16 May 25 - Models to study CF

 

Physiotherapy

04 Oct. 24 - Starting out in research
03 Dec. 24 - How to write an abastract
Mar. 25 - Inhalation theory
Mar. 25 - Inhalation practical tips 

 

Nutrition

26 Feb. 24 - Round up of latest CF nutrition research and new clinical trials

 

Psychosocial / Mental Health

27 Nov. 24 - Telehealth in psychosocial care
12 Feb. 25 - Perspectives from different ages: From generation to generation
02 Apr. 25 - Substance abuse and risk-taking behaviour

 

Standards of Care

22 Oct. 24 - Timely and accurate diagnosis
29 Oct. 24 - Establishing and maintaining health
05 Nov. 24 - Identifying and addressing CF health issues
12 Nov. 24 - Planning for a longer life

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Modifier genes in CF

Basic Science


Friday 30 January 2025
17:00 - 18:00 (CET) - 16:00 - 17:00 (UK Time)


Moderators: Carlos Farinha (PT) and Nicoletta Pedemonte (IT)
Speakers: Harriet Corvol (FR) & Loic Guillot (FR)


The extended CF family and psychosocial issues

ECFS Mental Health Working Group
ECFS European Pyschosocial Special Interest Group


Wednesday 05 February 2025  
12:00 - 13:00 (CET) - 11:00 - 12:00 (UK Time)


Speakers: TBC

This webinar is part of the 'Special CF Lunchtime Series'


Nutrition    Round up of latest CF nutrition research and new clinical trials

Nutrition


Wednesday 26 February 2025
13:00 - 14:00 (CET) - 12:00 - 13:00 (UK Time)


Speakers: TBC


Inflammation in CF    

Basic Science


Friday 28 February 2025
17:00 - 18:00 (CET) - 16:00 - 17:00 (UK Time)


Moderators: Carlos Farinha (PT) and Nicoletta Pedemonte (IT)
Speakers: Emanuela Bruscia (US)


Inhalation theory

Physiotherapy Special Interest International Group
ECFS PhySIIG


March 2025

Speakers: Ruth Dentice (AU)


Inhalation practical tips

Physiotherapy Special Interest International Group
ECFS PhySIIG


March 2025

Speakers: Marlene Hutchings (UK) & Myriam Vreys (BE)


Substance abuse and risk-taking behaviour  

ECFS Mental Health Working Group
ECFS European Pyschosocial Special Interest Group


Wednesday 02 April 2025
12:00 - 13:00 (CET) - 11:00 - 12:00 (UK Time)


The CF Microbiome

Basic Science


Friday 11 April 2025    
17:00 - 18:00 (CET) - 16:00 - 17:00 (UK Time)


Moderators: Carlos Farinha (PT) and Nicoletta Pedemonte (IT)
Speakers: Aurélie Crabbé (BE)


Models to study CF    

Basic Science


Friday 16 May 2025
17:00 - 18:00 (CET) - 16:00 - 17:00 (UK Time)


Moderators: Carlos Farinha (PT) and Nicoletta Pedemonte (IT)
Speakers: Martina Gentzsch (US)


PAST WEBINARS - available on ecfs education platform


The road to conference: starting out in research (Part 1)

Physiotherapy Special Interest International Group
ECFS PhySIIG


Friday 04 October 2024

Moderator: Gemma Stanford (UK)
Speaker: Helen Douglas (UK)

Alternative targets in CF

Basic Science


Friday 18 October 2024

Moderators: Carlos Farinha (PT) and Nicoletta Pedemonte (IT)

Speaker: Luis Galietta (IT)​​​​​​​

Timely and accurate diagnosis

ECFS Standards of Care


Tuesday 22 October 2024

Speakers: Carlo Castellani (IT) & Kevin Southern (UK)

Establishing and maintaining health

ECFS Standards of Care


Tuesday 29 October 2024

Speakers: Chris Smith (UK), Silke van Koningsbruggen-Rietschel (DE) & Kevin Southern (UK)

Identifying and addressing CF health issues

ECFS Standards of Care


Tuesday 05 November 2024
12:30 - 13:30 (CET) - 11:30 - 12:30 (UK Time)


​​​​​​​Speakers: Pierre-Regis Burgel (FR), Peter Middleton (AU), Eddie Landau (IL) & Kevin Southern (UK)

Planning for a longer life

ECFS Standards of Care


Tuesday 12 November 2024
12:30 - 13:30 (CET) - 11:30 - 12:30 (UK Time)

Speakers: Andrea Gramegna (IT) & Kevin Southern (UK)


Telehealth in psychosocial care    

ECFS Mental Health Working Group
ECFS European Pyschosocial Special Interest Group


Wednesday 27 November 2024    
12:00 - 13:00 (CET) - 11:00 - 12:00 (UK Time)


Moderator: Trudy Havermans (BE)

Speakers: Tamara Vagg (IE) & Marieke Verkleij (NL)
This webinar is part of the 'Special CF Lunchtime Series'


CFTR in the kidney

Basic Science


Friday 29 november 2024
​​​​​​​17:00 - 18:00 (CET) - 16:00 - 17:00 (UK Time)


Moderators: Carlos Farinha (PT) and Nicoletta Pedemonte (IT)
Speaker: Jens Leipzieger (DK)


The road to conference: how to write an abstract including specific ECFS conference tips (Part 2)    

Physiotherapy Special Interest International Group
ECFS PhySIIG


Tuesday 03 December 2024
13:30 – 14:30 (CET) - 12:30 – 13:30 (UK Time)

Speakers: Gemma Stanford (UK), Clare Reilly (IE), Helen Douglas (UK)