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Cystic Fibrosis
Introduction
The UNC Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Research and Treatment Center is a large, multidisciplinary group focused on the pathogenesis and therapy of cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases. We have one of the largest clinical programs in the country with over 500 patients in our pediatric & adult programs.
Location
130 Mason Farm Rd.
CB #7020 UNC-CH
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7020
Phone: (919) 966-2531
Fax: (919) 966 7013
7011 Thurston-Bowles Bldg.
CB #7248 UNC-CH
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7248
Phone: (919) 966 1077
Fax: (919) 966 7524
Personnel
Phone: (919) 966 1077
Email: rboucher@med.unc.edu
Phone: (919) 966-1055
Email: mleigh@med.unc.edu
Phone: (919) 966 7049
Email: khohnekr@med.unc.edu
Phone: (919) 966 1077
Email: tsmar@med.unc.edu
The Center Achieves It's Purpose Through:
- core laboratories that provide training, technical support, laboratory animals, or assays;
- a pilot/feasibility program that offers startup funds to junior investigators or to established investigators who wish to pursue new directions in research;
- a scientific enrichment program, that improves the intellectual climate for gastrointestinal biological research and promotes cooperation, collaboration, and communication among involved personnel;
- a professional development and training program that promotes the development of junior faculty.
UNC Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Research and Treatment Center website