Spotlight on Research

Despite significant progress in treating cystic fibrosis (CF), lung infections caused by germs, such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts and molds, remain a serious problem for those with CF and can lead to worsening of the disease. The Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines contain recommendations to reduce the risk of CF patients receiving or spreading potential pathogens in the CF clinic or hospital setting. 

Dr. Michael Surette is a Cystic Fibrosis Canada funded-researcher, Professor and Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Microbiome Research at the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.