Funding Overview
The UK CF Gene Therapy Consortium receives funds from a number of bodies. We are grateful to all our funders whether large or small. Our work would not be possible without your assistance.
Flutterby FUNdraisers
Fundraising group (Reg. No SC045064) raising funds specifically for the UK CF Gene Therapy Consortium
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis (CF) for everyone affected by the condition.
Just Gene Therapy
Just Gene Therapy has been formed to provide vital funding to enable the work of the UK CF Gene Therapy Consortium to continue. It will focus on raising the necessary funds for a 'Wave 2' product, using a virus to deliver a correct copy of the gene to replace the faulty one in the lungs of those with cystic fibrosis (CF).
What is Gene Therapy? (2008): CF gene therapy aims to insert a fully functional CFTR gene into the lung airway cells of people with the condition. Two main types of vector are used to deliver this new copy of the gene. A viral vector, engineered from viral particles or non-viral vectors, plasmid DNA molecules condensed by other chemical entities. More...
