Mission
CF-AIR aims to become a leading research center advancing basic and translational research in cystic fibrosis, food allergy as it impacts breathing, and airway diseases like asthma, BPD, PCD, and non-CF bronchiectasis. Our mission is to drive breakthroughs that improve patient care and quality of life through new therapies, health equity, and the integration of biological and clinical information.
Emory has been a top 10 recipient of NIH funding in cystic fibrosis research for the past seven years. In FY24, Emory was #1 in NIH funding for CF, receiving more than $7M.
Click here for more information on CF@LANTA, the Emory + Children's Center of Excellence in Cystic Fibrosis research, education, and care.
2025 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference
CF@LANTA and CF-AIR will have a strong presence at this year’s North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. Our investigators are involved in a range of sessions, sharing new ideas and discoveries that move CF research forward.
Take a look at the sessions that we are part of and join us in celebrating their work by clicking here.
CF-AIR and CF@LANTA Newsletters and Monthly Research Round-Ups
An in-depth look at recent news and updates, research highlights, the impact of philanthropy, awards & accomplishments, and news around the lab can be found here.
CF-AIR Seminar Series
Researchers and trainees engaged in translational studies related to CF, asthma, or other airway diseases convene for a weekly Joint CF-AIR Research Workshop every Thursday from 1-2 pm to exchange ideas.
Find the 2025-2026 CF-AIR Seminar Series schedule here.
View CF-AIR sponsored events here.
Please click "Meet Our Investigators" in the right navigator column to view our center members. Click on each name for a summary of each member's research interests and collaborations.
Click here to see highlights from recent events and view the newsletter archive. Contact Megan Stewart to get our newsletters and monthly Research Round-Ups delivered to your inbox.
Meet the Team
Nael McCarty, PhD
Center Director - CF-AIR and Marcus Professor of Cystic Fibrosis
Benjamin Kopp, MD, MPH, ATSF
Co-Director of CF-AIR and Director of the Pulmonary Sickle Cell Program
Arlene Stecenko, MD
Co-Director of the CF Center of Excellence, Marcus Professor of Pulmonology, and Director, Cystic Fibrosis Biospecimen Repository & The Georgia Cystic Fibrosis Data Warehouse
Marvin Whiteley, PhD
Co-Director, Emory-Children’s CF Center (CF@LANTA)
Kymry Jones, PhD
Associate Director, CF@LANTA Research
Clovis Sarmiento, MD
Associate Director, CF@LANTA and C3PO