Barbara Chatfield M.D. was the Pediatric Center Director of the Intermountain Cystic Fibrosis Center from 2000 until her passing in 2016 after a valiant struggle against breast cancer. Under Barb's leadership, the Center became nationally recognized for the delivery of excellent care and furthering the fight against CF through research and investigation.

Barb cherished the strong bonds she developed with the children and families affected by CF, and she was always so proud of the academic achievements of her patients as they became young adults.

The Barbara Chatfield Award for Academic Achievement was established in October 2017 to honor students who are followed by the Adult or Pediatric Intermountain CF Center and pursue their dreams of higher education.