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25 Aug 2026

Step Inside The Crystal Palace: Tickets On Sale for Emily’s Entourage’s 2026 Gala

An immersive evening inspired by one of history’s great feats of architecture will bring together Philadelphia’s changemakers to accelerate lifesaving breakthroughs for people with cystic fibrosis. PHILADELPHIA, PA—August 25, 2026—More than 170 years ago, London’s Crystal Palace became an international icon of possibility—a place where groundbreaking innovation and extraordinary feats of human ingenuity came together to shape the future. This October, that...

24 Aug 2026

Emily’s Entourage Funds Novel Therapy to Target MRSA Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis

Inhaled vancomycin–DNase combination aims to overcome biofilms and improve treatment for persistent MRSA infections Lower Merion, PA—August 24, 2026—Emily’s Entourage (EE), an innovative 501(c)(3) organization accelerating research for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) who do not benefit from current mutation-targeted therapies, today announced its third 2026 Translational Research Grant awarded to Hugh Smyth, PhD, Alcon Centennial Professor of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery...

18 Aug 2026

New 2026 Emily’s Entourage Translational Research Grant to Develop Mucus-Penetrating Gene Editing Delivery for Cystic Fibrosis

Engineered lipid nanoparticles designed to overcome the cystic fibrosis mucus barrier could enable targeted gene editing through inhalation Lower Merion, PA—August 18, 2026—Emily’s Entourage (EE), an innovative 501(c)(3) organization accelerating research for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) who do not benefit from current mutation-targeted therapies, is proud to announce its second 2026 Translational Research Grant awarded to Xizhen Lian, PhD, Assistant Research...

13 Aug 2026

Emily’s Entourage Funds Synthetic Biology Approach to Enable Durable Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

Engineered synthetic receptor technology aims to selectively expand corrected airway stem cells and improve long-term treatment durability. Lower Merion, PA—August 13, 2026—Emily’s Entourage (EE), an innovative 501(c)(3) organization accelerating research for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) who do not benefit from current mutation-targeted therapies, today announced its first 2026 Translational Research Grant awarded to Sriram Vaidyanathan, PhD, Principal Investigator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital...

13 Jul 2026

The Race for Breakthroughs Starts Here: Join Team EE for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

This November, be a part of turning miles into lifesaving momentum for the final 10% of people with cystic fibrosis still waiting for breakthroughs. Philadelphia, PA—July 13, 2026—Emily’s Entourage (EE), an innovative 501(c)(3) organization accelerating research and drug development for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) who do not benefit from current mutation-targeted therapies, is thrilled to announce that registration is now open...

17 Mar 2026

Emily’s Entourage Appoints David A. Waltz, MD, as First Chief Medical Officer

Veteran cystic fibrosis physician-scientist and former Vertex Pharmaceuticals senior leader to help accelerate therapies for the final 10% of people with cystic fibrosis Philadelphia, PA—March 17, 2026—Emily’s Entourage (EE), an innovative 501(c)(3) organization accelerating new treatments and a cure for the final 10% of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) that do not benefit from existing CFTR modulator therapies, today announced the appointment...

19 Nov 2025

Batsheva Kerem, PhD, Honored with Inaugural Dr. Carolyn Denning Trailblazer Award by Emily’s Entourage

Recognizing a pioneering force in cystic fibrosis genetics whose research continues to drive hope and breakthroughs for the final 10% of people with CF still waiting for effective therapies. Seattle, Washington—November 19, 2025—Emily’s Entourage (EE), an innovative 501(c)(3) organization accelerating new treatments and a cure for the final 10% of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) that do not benefit from existing CFTR...

20 Aug 2025

Tickets On Sale Now for Emily’s Entourage 2025 Gala, “High-Res,” Illuminating a Sharpened Vision for Therapeutic Breakthroughs in Cystic Fibrosis

An unforgettable night of bold visuals, immersive storytelling, and breakthrough science—support a powerful mission and experience a future coming into focus for individuals living with cystic fibrosis. PHILADELPHIA, PA–August 20, 2025—What if you could watch a future come into focus—pixel by pixel—until hope is no longer blurry, but vivid and real? That’s the journey guests will experience at Emily’s Entourage’s 2025 gala,...