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09 Sep 2026

Emily’s Entourage Breaks New Ground with AI-Powered Grant to Identify Next-Generation CF Gene Therapy Delivery Systems

AI-guided lipid nanoparticle screening aims to overcome longstanding barriers to inhaled CF gene therapy Lower Merion, PA—September 9, 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 sixth and final 2026 Translational Research Grant awarded to Jacob Witten, PhD, Postdoctoral Associate in the...

08 Sep 2026

Emily’s Entourage Awards 2026 Translational Research Grant to Advance Novel Gene Editing Delivery for Cystic Fibrosis

Novel lipid nanoparticle platform aims to safely and efficiently deliver gene editors to correct CFTR mutations, bringing the field closer to a durable treatment for cystic fibrosis Lower Merion, PA—September 8, 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 it’s fifth 2026 Translational...

03 Sep 2026

New Emily’s Entourage Grant to Fund Novel Phage-Based Therapy for Drug-Resistant Infections in Cystic Fibrosis

Inhaled bacteriophage-antibiotic combination could offer a new treatment approach for persistent, antibiotic-resistant lung infections Lower Merion, PA—September 3, 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 fourth 2026 Translational Research Grant awarded to David T. Pride, MD, PhD, Professor of Pathology and...

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...