Michael J. Welsh
Pulmonologist and professor of internal medicine at the University of Iowa. Co-recipient of the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for his research on cystic fibrosis.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 23min
How Did Cystic Fibrosis Go From Fatal to Treatable?
In this discussion, Michael J. Welsh, a renowned pulmonologist and award-winning researcher at the University of Iowa, shares insights into cystic fibrosis. He recounts his early experiences with patients and the journey that led to the breakthrough drug Trikafta. Listeners will learn how collaborative research transformed cystic fibrosis from a fatal condition to a manageable one. Welsh also highlights future directions for treatment, including gene editing, offering hope for improved patient outcomes.
