JOURNEY 23: Dr. Bob Beall and the Evolution of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Jennifer Griego talks to Dr. Bob Beall about his time at the Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Beall worked for the CF foundation for 35, and was the president and CEO for 21 years; he retired in 2015. The CF gene was found and identified 30 years ago, so he talked the progress that the CF Foundation has made since then. They talk about the evolution of the CF Foundation, the medications for cf patients and the overall life of CF people.

Topics Discussed: the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, working at the CF Foundation, identifying the CF gene, creating medications to treat CF, venture philanthropy, funds to the CF Foundation, growth of the CF Foundation and the evolution of CF patients

More Info on Guests

Article about Dr. Bob Beall: https://www.cff.org/News/News-Archive/2015/Cystic-Fibrosis-Foundation-Announces-Leadership-Transition/

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: https://www.cff.org

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More Info on Host Jennifer Griego

Jennifer Griego is 17 years old and goes to high school in Scottsdale Arizona. Her Parents are Carole Griego M.D. and Bob Griego M.D. She has two brothers, David and Timmy Griego, and loves to spend time with her family. She has a cystic fibrosis - a lung disease - and still lives life to the fullest as a big game hunter and high school tennis player.

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