PL3--Until It’s Done for Everyone: Addressing Health Disparities & Transforming the International Landscape of Cystic Fibrosis Care
PL3--Title: Until It’s Done for Everyone: Addressing Health Disparities & Transforming the International Landscape of Cystic Fibrosis Care
Saturday, October 25, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM PDT
Location: Flex C
During this plenary, the speakers will explore how recent advances in cystic fibrosis care have expanded the horizon of what is possible for people with CF, while also sharing data that highlights the health disparities that prevent equitable access to these advances. Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS, from National Jewish Health, will examine the biological, socioeconomic, and systemic factors shaping outcomes, and offer tangible strategies to bridge existing gaps. Hector Gutierrez, MD, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will provide a global perspective, showcasing innovative adaptations in low-resource settings, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure and partnerships to translate access into outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how recent advances in CF have unevenly expanded the possibilities for people with CF.
Describe the biological, socioeconomic, and systemic factors influencing CF outcomes and identify actionable strategies to improve outcomes.
Identify the global adaptations in CF care in low-resource settings that can be leveraged to improve outcomes.
Understand the barriers that international care teams face in the efforts to achieve an effective partnership.
