CF causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and stomach leading to chronic respiratory infections and digestive problems.
Join us for our upcoming NBS forum.
When: Thursday 10 April at 6:30pm (AEDT)
Where: Online (Zoom)
Topic: Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Featuring a panel of experts, this forum will:
Education forum
Thursday 10 April - 6:30pm (AEDT)
Ronda is a Paediatric Clinical Scientist at the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS) and Principal Fellow in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne.
She oversees the operation of the Victorian newborn screening program, quality improvement initiatives and implementation of new conditions.
John is a Paediatric Respiratory Physician at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Melbourne and Clinical Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne.
John has been involved in the clinical care of patients with cystic fibrosis for 25 years.
Mercy is a Researcher/Educator at VCGS. She's a highly accomplished registered nurse with a distinguished career in clinical practice, project management, quality improvement and education.
Her diverse experience spans acute, sub-acute, and educational settings, offering a well-rounded perspective on healthcare delivery.
Holly McNamara is a registered midwife and is the NBS Educator at VCGS.
In her role, she shares her knowledge and supports healthcare professionals and organisations in providing the best care for every newborn.
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