Dr Stephen J. Bourke MD, FRCP, FRCPI, DCH is a Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine, based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne. He is director of the Newcastle Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre which provides care for people with cystic fibrosis across the Northeast, Cumbria and Teesside. He undertakes research on clinical aspects of cystic fibrosis, including how people with cystic fibrosis can lead active fulfilling lives undertaking education, employment, careers, travel and parenthood.