Christina Roman

Community Engagement Manager, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

As community engagement manager for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Christina works to help embed the voice of the community into the work of the Foundation. Before joining the community partnerships team Christina worked on the clinical trials team for 3 years and at Colorado Children's Hospital for 2 years supporting the CF team. She holds a master's degree in public health from the University of Colorado. Originally from Estes Park, Colo., Christina now lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband.

Blog Posts

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Drs. Drucy Borowitz and Manu Jain share new developments in drugs that will treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis.

Feb. 17, 2016 | 2 min read

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Ever wondered what it takes for a potential cystic fibrosis drug to become approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? Here's an explanation of the four phases of clinical research.

Oct. 12, 2015 | 2 min read

There have never been as many new CF drugs in development as there are today. In the second plenary at NACFC, Dr. George Retsch-Bogart outlined the progress we've made, the road ahead and the changes needed to make it all possible. Read on for my key takeaways.

Oct. 9, 2015 | 3 min read

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Check out a post by Brandon, an adult with CF, on clinical trials and why he found one to be rewarding even though the drug wasn't ultimately approved.

Jul. 29, 2015 | 2 min read

The CF Foundation is focused on bringing forward new therapies to help people with CF enjoy the best health and quality of life.

Jun. 22, 2015 | 1 min read