About
Prof. Luca Richeldi
Agostino Gemelli University Hospital IRCCS
Respiratory medicine is a complex, ever-evolving discipline, grounded in data, method and responsibility.
In this space I wish to share knowledge, clinical experiences and reflections developed through years of research and working alongside patients.
I believe in transparent, verifiable science that is open to discussion. I believe that methodological rigour is the only true safeguard against the noise of opinions. I believe that a doctor's professionalism is built through time, results, study and consistency.
This blog was created to explain, clarify and explore the topics of respiratory medicine in an accessible language, yet grounded in evidence.
Here, scientific data and the patient come first.
Because protecting breath means protecting life.
Appointments & roles
Highlights of key academic and institutional roles.
2018–2021
President of the Italian Society of Pneumology (SIP/IRS).
2018–2021
President of the Medicine and Surgery Course, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Rome).
2020–2021
President of the Fleischner Society.
2013–2016
Director of the Centre for Rare Lung Diseases and Associate Professor, University of Southampton (UK); Honorary Consultant and Deputy Director of the Faculty of Medicine.
2005–2013
Associate Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
2005–2008
Director of the Respiratory Medicine Specialisation School, University of Modena.
2006–2013
Honorary Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital of Modena.
2007–2013
Director, Centre for Rare Lung Diseases, University Hospital of Modena.
1997–2005
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, Policlinic Hospital of Modena.
1993–1996
Ph.D. in Cardiorespiratory Pathophysiology, University of Rome La Sapienza.
1990–1993
Research Fellow, University of Rome La Sapienza.
1988
Degree in Medicine from the University of Modena and professional qualification as surgeon.