Michael Stalvey, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinology, served on the planning committee of ResearchCon 2020, a free virtual event for the cystic fibrosis (CF) community on Thursday, April 16. ResearchCon2020 focused on the next stage of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) science and genetic-based therapies. The conference was sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and included live virtual presentations by researchers, clinicians and community members on CFTR. Dr. Stalvey also co-hosted one of the sessions titled “Wait – CFTR isn’t Just in the Lungs?!?”.  During this session, Dr. Stalvey discussed the complications of CF outside of the lung, particularly CF-related diabetes, growth and bone health, providing patients and families with a better understanding of how today’s research and novel therapies apply to them. The conference was a huge success with more than 1,400 participants from across the United States attending the virtual event.

Congratulations Dr. Stalvey!