Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Dr. Steven Rowe, MD, MSPH, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where he leads the Foundation’s scientific strategy, including efforts to develop new therapies for CF. He is also a Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, where he directs a translational research laboratory focusing on cystic fibrosis.
Dr. Rowe’s pioneering work in cystic fibrosis has shaped the development of CFTR modulators, therapies that treat the underlying cause of CF. He has led or co-led numerous national and international clinical trials, including the landmark GOAL, PROSPECT, and PROMISE studies, which have transformed CF care and personalized therapy. Dr. Rowe is also a leader in genetic therapies for CF, having led national and international discovery efforts targeting CF nonsense mutations for which there are currently no approved therapies.
Dr. Rowe has authored over 280 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals including Nature, New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Rowe is a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians.
Friday, October 24, 2025
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM PDT
Special Session-- CFF Research Funding Strategy & Priorities
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT