Congratulations to our own DC Mark Leahy  who was presented with a Student Helper Award at the ECFS Basic Science conference 2025.

This is a key annual event for all scientists working on cystic fibrosis, especially PhD students and post-docs, allowing them to showcase the latest advances and current research with the best of European and international experts in the field.

Three of ORGESTRA DCs presented posters at the event, Mark Leahy, Ioanna Michou and Aditi Shekhar. This is what our DCs said about the event:

“As an early-career researcher, the ECFS Basic Science Conference provided an exceptional opportunity to explore cutting-edge research, gain valuable context for our work, and build connections within the CF research community.”

“The ECFS Basic Science Conference was a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by the breadth of research in the field.”

“Attending the 2025 ECFS Basic Science Conference as a first-year PhD student was incredibly inspiring! The open discussions, novel scientific approaches, and the chance to connect with leading experts left me both humbled and motivated for the journey ahead.”