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Works with the national office to provide the following services:

• Accredits and finances 113 Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care centers nationwide, which provide high-quality, specialized care for those with CF; these centers provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment as well as professional medical education and training

• Advocates for increased funding from government sources and encourages the development and federal approval of drugs to treat CF

• Created the innovative Therapeutics Development Program, which provides matching funds to biotechnology companies to stimulate the development of new therapeutics for people with CF

• Funding network of 10 CF research centers at leading universities and medical schools throughout the United States

• Maintains a website at www.cff.org which provides information on a variety of subjects relating to CF, including updates on CF research, public policy issues, ways to get involved, and general information

• Provides a variety of grants to scientists to conduct CF research

• Publishes brochures and fact sheets on CF information

• Raises funds for research and treatment by holding a variety of local events throughout the year

?- Supports extensive clinical trials to test new drug therapies