PROCEEDINGS OF THE 17(th)ITALIAN CONVENTION OF FFC INVESTIGATORS IN CYSTIC FIBROSIS: VERONA 14(th)-16(th) NOVEMBER 2019 Every year, the Italian Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation (FFC) brings together all its funded researchers from across Italy and beyond, in a Convention where results from FFC projects are shared and debated. These projects are either newly funded, on-going or recently concluded research. The Proceedings of the 17th Italian Convention of FFC Investigators in Cystic Fibrosis report the results of the concluded research projects. Correspondence: Dr. F. Malvezzi (flaminia.malvezzi@fibrosicisticaricerca.it)