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The 38th annual cystic fibrosis symposium

Organised by the Royal Society of Medicine Paediatrics and Child Health Section
Dates23–23 Nov 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Trainee£84
Abstracts27 Sept 2026 · 65d
A one-day annual RSM symposium for the UK cystic fibrosis multidisciplinary community, covering CFTR modulators, respiratory sampling, diagnosis communication, pregnancy and Fellows' case rounds.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 24 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingIn-person RSM meeting designed to connect colleagues from across the…View detail

In-person RSM meeting designed to connect colleagues from across the UK cystic fibrosis multidisciplinary community.

Research ValueThe programme includes CF-STORM and CF-SPIT/CF-homeSPIT clinical-trial updates plus case-presentation…View detail

The programme includes CF-STORM and CF-SPIT/CF-homeSPIT clinical-trial updates plus case-presentation opportunities, but no publication route is stated.

Trainee RelevanceResident doctors can attend a national annual CF meeting and…View detail

Resident doctors can attend a national annual CF meeting and submit Fellows' round cases for discussion with the UK multidisciplinary CF community.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
CFTR modulator therapyRespiratory samplingClinical trial updatesDiagnosis communicationPregnancy and infant monitoringFellows' case rounds
09:00
Registration
Registration, tea and coffee
09:15
Welcome
Welcome and introduction
Dr Rishi Pabary and Dr Anna Shawcross
09:20
Lecture
Respiratory sampling: Where are we now?
Professor Julian Forton and Katherine Ronchetti
10:00
Lecture
Title TBC
Dr Gwyneth Davies
10:30
Break
Tea and coffee break
11:00
Lecture
In utero CFTR modulator exposure: Children with CF, carriers and future directions
Dr Imogen Felton, Dr Dom Hughes and Dr Idan Bokobza
12:00
Break
Lunch
13:00
Lecture
Communicating NBS results to families: Establishing a platform for life
Professor Kevin Southern
13:30
Lecture
Communicating a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis later in life
Speaker TBC
14:00
Case presentations
Fellow's rounds
14:40
Break
Tea and coffee break
15:00
Case presentations
Fellow's rounds
15:40
Review
Back by popular demand! The year in review
Speaker TBC
16:20
Close
Close of meeting
Dr Anna Shawcross and Dr Rishi Pabary
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
PJ
Professor Julian Forton
The Children's Hospital for Wales
Respiratory sampling: Where are we now?
KR
Katherine Ronchetti
The Children's Hospital for Wales
Respiratory sampling: Where are we now?
DG
Dr Gwyneth Davies
UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital
Title TBC
DI
Dr Imogen Felton
Adult CF Consultant
In utero CFTR modulator exposure: Children with CF, carriers and future directions
DD
Dr Dom Hughes
Paediatric CF Consultant
In utero CFTR modulator exposure: Children with CF, carriers and future directions
DI
Dr Idan Bokobza
Royal Brompton Hospital
In utero CFTR modulator exposure: Children with CF, carriers and future directions
PK
Professor Kevin Southern
Alder Hey Children's Hospital, University of Liverpool
Communicating NBS results to families: Establishing a platform for life
AbstractsOpen · 27 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 27 September 2026
What You Can Submit
case report
Submission Specifications
Format
Fellows' round case presentation; four cases from paediatric and adult departments.
Deadline
Sunday 27 September 2026.
Submission Method
Email a single side of A4 outlining the case and discussion points to anna.shawcross@mft.nhs.uk and r.pabary@rbht.nhs.uk.
Presentation Length
Each talk is allocated 20 minutes; case presentations should last 10-15 minutes with 5-10 minutes for discussion.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Cystic fibrosis clinical cases
Respiratory sampling
CFTR modulator therapy
Diagnosis communication
Pregnancy and infant monitoring
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £84
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£141
Trainee / IMT£84
Medical student£44
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
27 Sept 2026 · 65 days
Abstract submission deadline
23 Nov 2026 · 122 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelRoyal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE · London
By TrainCentral London venue near Oxford Circus and Bond Street Underground stations; use RSM visiting guidance for current travel details.
Venue DetailsRoyal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Fellows' round case submissions close on Sunday 27 September 2026.
  • Early-bird pricing is available until 11 October 2026.
  • Non-member tickets include lunch at no extra cost when opted in; member lunch is optional and listed separately at £35.75.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The 38th annual cystic fibrosis symposium is a one-day in-person RSM Paediatrics and Child Health Section meeting for clinicians and allied health professionals involved in cystic fibrosis care. The programme covers current clinical and research-facing updates, including CF-STORM and CF-SPIT/CF-homeSPIT trial findings, respiratory sampling, diagnosis communication, CFTR modulator use during pregnancy and a year-in-review session. It is especially relevant for paediatric, respiratory and CF trainees because the Fellows' round invites four case presentations from paediatric and adult departments. Case submissions require a single A4 side outlining the case and discussion points, sent by email to the organisers by Sunday 27 September 2026; talks are allocated 20 minutes, with 10-15 minutes for presentation and 5-10 minutes for discussion. The event is CPD-labelled by RSM, but no point total is visible. RSM member meeting tickets are listed as free with optional lunch at £35.75; non-member early-bird prices visible on the page are £141 for consultants/GPs/SAS doctors, £84 for resident doctors or other HCPs, and £44 for students, with early-bird pricing available until 11 October 2026.