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Groundbreaking Iowa research helps cystic fibrosis patient defy expectations

Thursday, December 4, 2025
https://uihc.org/patient-story/groundbreaking-research-iowa-helps-woman-cystic-…
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Grace Lidgett breathes easier while running and at rest, thanks to a revolutionary cystic fibrosis treatment that evolved from decades of UI Health Care research led by Michael Welsh. Learn how the remarkable research allowed her to chase her dreams.

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Grace Lidgett, runner and cystic fibrosis patient, standing on a rural road.
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