A Brighter Outlook for New Cystic Fibrosis Drugs

The pipeline of new medicines to combat cystic fibrosis has risen dramatically thanks to funding support from philanthropic organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and venture capitalists. As more compounds demonstrate proof-of-concept, look for Big Pharma to move into the area too, lured by the possibility of label expansion beyond CF into more widespread diseases such as asthma and COPD.