16th Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference 2026

Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and conditions. Globally, the company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta
thalassemia and acute pain, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, primary membranous nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes and myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 16 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation visit https://www.vrtx.com/en-au/

Bronze Sponsor

Viatris is a global healthcare company with a strong local presence and proud history of making high-quality medicines available to patients in Australia since 1982.

Our diverse portfolio of more than 1,000 medicine products ranges from complex generics to some of the world’s best-known brands, and new innovative medicines to meet the healthcare needs of the future.

Our manufacturing facility in Queensland is an important part of our global network of 37 manufacturing, R&D and packaging sites, and produces more than 3.5 billion doses of tablets and capsules each year. More than a third of Viatris medicines sold in Australia are made here.

We work collaboratively to provide solutions contributing to a resilient and viable healthcare system in Australia.

Viatris.com

Medical Exhibitor and Lanyard Sponsor

Medical Exhibitor

BOC Healthcare is Australia’s leading specialist in medical gases, medical equipment, and sleep therapy solutions, supporting hospitals, clinics, and patients at home.

We supply essential medical gases used across anaesthesia, intensive care, obstetrics, and respiratory therapy, including medical oxygen, nitrous oxide, helium, carbon dioxide, and medical air. Our range also includes sleep therapy devices, masks, and accessories from trusted manufacturers such as ResMed and Fisher & Paykel.

With extensive expertise in home oxygen therapy, we provide portable and stationary systems that promote mobility, independence, safety, and quality care for clinicians, patients, families, and carers nationwide every day with reliable support.

boc.com.au

Sentec is a Swiss-based medical technology company dedicated to advancing non-invasive respiratory monitoring. Founded in 1999, Sentec has built a global reputation for innovation in patient care. Among its core technologies is the Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV®) system, originally developed by Dr. Forest Bird to deliver rapid, percussive bursts of gas throughout the lungs, helping mobilise secretions and support pulmonary function. Sentec’s IPV® devices are used across intensive care, respiratory wards, and clinical settings to enhance airway clearance and improve lung capacity. Combining clinical effectiveness with Swiss precision engineering, Sentec remains committed to improving outcomes for patients with complex respiratory needs.

global.sentec.com

We are delighted to have worked with many individuals from various medical fields over the past two decades. If this is the first time we have been given the opportunity to work with you, we look forward to tailoring a solution that works best for you.

Our Mission

To produce and provide market leading medical technologies, for best patient diagnostic and treatment outcomes.
To provide impeccable support and product management services to all clients in the medical professional field.

https://birdhealthcare.com/

Bird Healthcare (BHC) is an Australian owned company with over 30 years experience in developing, manufacturing and providing world class medical innovations, primarily in the Respiratory, Sleep and Asthma markets.

Our diverse National team at BHC bring together extensive scientific, engineering, medical and business knowledge, as well as years of industry experience. Over the past two decades our team at BHC have developed several internationally patented products, which have fast become the gold standard in the medical field.

BHC makes it a priority to understand customer needs. It is our mission to ensure we supply medical devices that not only work as intended but at a superior level in comparison to market alternatives.

BHC has worked diligently to ensure it maintains an impeccable company culture and reputation in the market. BHC is committed to operating in accordance with its mission and values.

Trailblazer Sponsor

Monash University is a leading global research-intensive university, delivering research excellence with impact to make a positive difference for people and the planet. At the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University is the largest school of public health in the Asia-Pacific region, delivering research, education and policy leadership that enables more effective and efficient health and social care, improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities across Australia and around the world.

https://www.monash.edu/medicine/sphpm/registries/acfdr