The Hellenic Cystic Fibrosis Association organizes the annual Hellenic Cystic Fibrosis Conference with speakers from renowned scientists, patients, caregivers, representatives of official bodies.

A full-day scientific and social meeting dedicated to advances in diagnosis, treatment, holistic care and lung transplantation for Cystic Fibrosis patients, to interdisciplinary collaboration and to the voice of the patients themselves and their families.

Themes:

• Cystic Fibrosis in the First Steps – Prevention & Early Diagnosis
  Preventive and Neonatal Screening, National Registry & Information for new parents
• Holistic Child Care & Holistic Child Care Adults with Cystic Fibrosis
  Latest treatments, medications, personalized care, research developments, experiences from Cystic Fibrosis Centers
• Lung Transplantation – Second Chance for Life
  Selection criteria, challenges of transplantation follow-up, national programme, psychological support, role of EOM, transplant experiences
• Mental Health & Empowerment in Cystic Fibrosis
  Innovative Interventions & Life stories, psychological support, psychological support, helpline, group psychotherapy, mental resilience, the voice of patients & carers
• “Secret Mission: K.I.” – An innovative Educational Campaign with a special purpose
  Education, awareness and information for children about Cystic Fibrosis and how to deal with every challenge in life

Stay tuned – more information and the detailed programme will be announced soon.

* The conference will also be broadcast via live streaming for those outside Athens.