Cystic Fibrosis
The Sheffield Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, though relatively small has an active
track record of publication in infection, diabetes and pregnancy in CF. We have
taken part in Phase II clinical trials of novel compounds for use in CF designed
to address the basic defect (desiccated sol layer of the airway epithelium), in
CF Trust multicentre studies (CF WISE, TOPIC) and are looking to participate in
Phase III trials of inhaled antibiotics and mucolytics during 2007. Every team
member is encouraged to get involved in research and publish work done for e.g.
MSc degrees. The CF Fellow, whilst providing much of the clinical service, is
also encouraged to coordinate research within the team, embark on research of
his/ her own and work to a higher degree if required. Dr Martin Wildman has
recently joinied the CF Unit as a second consultant and we look forward to using
his expertise as a previous MRC Training Fellow to further enhance our research
efforts.
|
 |
