Advances in Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening: From Laboratory Testing to Diagnosis
A special issue of International Journal of Neonatal Screening (ISSN 2409-515X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 1508
Special Issue Editors
2. Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Interests: pediatric cystic fibrosis-epidemiology; health disparities; clinical trials; newborn screening; health equity, diversity and inclusion; anti-racism
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will spotlight cystic fibrosis (CF) newborn screening, highlighting current advancements and ongoing challenges. We aim to publish comprehensive insights on various aspects of CF newborn screening, including IRT analysis, CFTR testing, sweat testing, diagnosis, and the critical roles of communication, education, and genetic counseling. Additionally, we will explore quality improvement, quality assurance, and system development throughout the screening and diagnostic pathways. This Issue will serve as a valuable resource for enhancing practices in CF newborn screening.
Prof. Dr. Susanna A. McColley
Dr. Marci K. Sontag
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- newborn screening
- cystic fibrosis
- diagnosis
- immunoreactive trypsinogen
- CFTR
- genetic testing
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