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  • IPF Therapies: Pills to Lung Transplants – Dr. Shapera & Dr. Keshavjee

     Dr. Shane Shapera and Dr. Shaf Keshavjee share expert insights on therapies for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and lung transplants in this educational webinar

    June 28, 2022
    IPF Therapies: Pills to Lung Transplants – Dr. Shapera & Dr. Keshavjee
  • Lung Transplant and Pulmonary Fibrosis – Dr. Martin Kolb

    Tune in as Dr. Martin Kolb, speaks to patients and caregivers about progressing fibrosis interstitial lung diseases. In this CPFF Educational Session, Dr. Kolb explains interstitial lung diseases (non-fibrotic, fibrotic, progressive fibrotic – prototype IPF), diagnosis (splitting vs. Lumping), and management of progressive fibrotic ILD.

    June 28, 2022
    Lung Transplant and Pulmonary Fibrosis – Dr. Martin Kolb
  • Universal Blood-Type Organs for Transplant – Dr Marcelo Cypel

    A team of Canadian scientists have proven it’s possible to safely convert the blood type in donor organs intended for transplantation. The findings are an important step towards creating universal type O organs, which would significantly improve fairness in organ allocation and decrease mortality for patients on waitlists. Dr. Marcelo Cypel, one of the scientists involved in the research joins us to tell us more about this vital research.

    September 19, 2022
    Universal Blood-Type Organs for Transplant – Dr Marcelo Cypel
  • My Lung Transplant Journey: It Started With A Cough – Warren Harper

    Warren Harper was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and would soon begin his lung transplant journey. This is his story. Tune in to this session and get firsthand insights into his experience.

    June 28, 2022
    My Lung Transplant Journey: It Started With A Cough – Warren Harper
  • John Dennis’ Pulmonary Fibrosis Journey

    “I’m relishing the fact that I can breathe,” declares John Dennis when he woke up after his single-lung transplant at Toronto General Hospital (TGH) in early March 2021. In this […]

    September 19, 2022
    John Dennis’ Pulmonary Fibrosis Journey

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