Notice Board

The 2nd hands-on workshop Epithelial Systems: Physiology and Pathophysiology will be organised by the ECFS Basic Science Working Group in Lisbon on 24-28 July 2017.
Some travel grants are available. Please communicate your potential interest when applying.

Application deadline: 19 May 2017

On 2-5 May 2017 the SickKids Hospital (Toronto, Canada) and Cystic Fibrosis Canada will organise a comprehensive three day workshop on methods to maintain human iPS cells in culture, and directed differentiation of these cells to epithelial cells suitable as a model for the study of Cystic Fibrosis.  In this workshop trainees will have the opportunity to perform critical steps of the protocols. 
Detailed programme and conditions available here 

The European Cystic Fibrosis Society - Clinical Trial Network (ECFS-CTN) wants to appoint a Project Manager.

The ECFS-CTN is a network of independent specialist Cystic Fibrosis Centres across Europe who have voluntarily formed an alliance to improve the outcome of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The aim of the ECFS-CTN is to intensify clinical research in terms of quality and quantity to ensure people with CF have access to effective treatment as quickly as possible.

The coordinating centre of the ECFS-CTN is located in Leuven, at the University Hospital Leuven, and is currently staffed by 1 coordinator, 2 part-time assistants, a Standardisation coordinator (located in Belfast) and a Quality Manager (located in Montpellier). The Project Manager will be involved in the day to day functioning of the network and will work in close collaboration with the ECFS CTN Executive Coordinator.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• A full time contract of one year, that could be prolonged
• A challenging job in a stimulating environment
• A job that makes a difference
•  A job with an international flavour

Applications closed

The Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute (BioSys) PhD Programme in Biological Systems - Functional and Integrative Genomics is an international programme for talented and highly motivated students of any nationality. 

Applications for the 2017 edition are open.

Deadline: 21 October 2016

The Prince Charles Hospital Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is looking for a Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Fellow.

• Temporary, fulltime for 12 months. 
• Commencement February 2017 (start date can be negotiated).

Mobile application for children with CF supported by the Horizon2020 programme. 
For more details, click here.

 

2017

 

- ECFS Steering Committee Meetings, Lisbon, Portugal, 26-27 January 2017:
    . ECFS CTN 
    . ECFS Patient Registry
    . Standards of Care

- ECFS 14th Annual Diagnostic Network Working Group Meeting, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 16-18 February 2017
- ECFS 14th ECFS Basic Science Conference, Albufeira, Portugal, 29 March, 01 April 2017
- ECFS 40th European CF Conference - 07-10 June, Sevilla, Spain

For more details click here.

Queensland Health is offering a fellowship in Cystic Fibrosis in the Adult CF Centre of Prince Charles Hospital - Chermside - Queensland - Australia.