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The Battle to Breathe: Screening and Panel Discussion

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Date and time

Wed, Jan 13, 2027 at 7pm - 9:30pm

Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at 7pm - 9:30pm

Location

GBH, Yawkey TheaterGBH, Yawkey Theater1 Guest Street, Boston, MA, USA

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Join NOVA for a one-night-only event inspired by the documentary The Battle to Breathe, which follows the decades-long scientific quest, fueled by desperate parents, to develop a life-saving breakthrough treatment for cystic fibrosis. 

In this special event, we will hear from people living with cystic fibrosis, doctors, and scientists, all working together towards an extraordinary medical revolution in the battle against cystic fibrosis, the most common fatal genetic disease in the U.S. 

Highlights of event will include extended clips from the film, The Battle to Breathe, a panel discussion with some of the people involved in this radical medical breakthrough, and an audience Q&A followed by a catered reception in the atrium.

Our panel will include:

  • Julia Cort, Co-Executive Producer, NOVA – Moderator
  • Cate Cheevers, The Battle to Breathe film participant and person living with cystic fibrosis 
  • Laura Cheevers, The Battle to Breathe film participant and person living with cystic fibrosis 
  • Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, National Jewish Health 
  • Dr. Michael Welsh, Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa 

* This event will also be available via Zoom for anyone who would like to attend virtually. Please register with your email address and we will share the Zoom link prior to the event.