Steering Committee
CF CARE is led by a multidisciplinary team of international experts involved in the management of cystic fibrosis.

Dr Urszula Borawska-Kowalczyk
Poland
Psychology

Professor Carla Colombo
Italy
Paediatrics

Dr Damian Downey
UK and Republic of Ireland
Respiratory Medicine

Professor Rainald Fischer
Germany
Pulmonology

Ms Johanna Gardecki
Germany
Psychology

Dr Silvia Gartner
Spain
Paediatric Pulmonology

Dr Trudy Havermans
Belgium
Psychology

Ms Maya Kirszenbaum
France
Psychology

Dr Gary Latchford
UK
Psychology

Dr Jonathan McCormick
UK
Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Professor Phil Robinson
Australia
Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Dr Nicholas Simmonds
UK
Respiratory Medicine

Dr Renate Spinas
Switzerland
Paediatrics

Dr Doris Staab
Germany
Paediatrics
Previous Steering Committee Members
With thanks to the following experts who have significantly contributed to the CF CARE programme.

Professor Lutz Goldbeck*
Germany
Psychology

Ms Kairen Griffiths
UK
CF Nurse Specialist

Dr Charles Haworth
Italy
Paediatrics
* Professor Lutz Goldbeck
25 November 1958 – 30 October 2017
Professor Goldbeck was a clinical psychologist and researcher from Germany, who brought a depth of knowledge and insight to the CF field for more than 20 years. His contribution and input into shaping the CF CARE programme is greatly appreciated.