― ABOUT ME
Presenting my candidacy for the presidency of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) is driven by a profound commitment to advancing the field of intensive care and improving patient outcomes. My journey in intensive care has been deeply rewarding, and I am inspired by the collective efforts of ICU professionals worldwide who strive to shape the future of this field. As a candidate, I am motivated by the opportunity of keep contributing to the Society's mission of fostering clinical excellence, education and research. I believe that my experience and vision can help drive strategic initiatives that promote opportunities for the young generations, collaboration, innovation, and excellence in intensive care medicine.
― Work experience
Department Head of Intensive Care. Vall d’Hebron University hospital. Barcelona.
Head of Research Group SODIR, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research.
Associate Professor at Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
― EDUCATION
MD, PhD, specialist in intensive care.
Post grade programs in Hospital Management (IESE business school) and Strategic Management of Scientific Societies (ESADE Business School).
― scientific societies
ESICM: Chair and Deputy of the SIS section, country representative for Spain, member of the research committee, congress committee, council, and executive committee as Treasurer. I have been representing ESICM at the steering committee of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign during two mandates. I have organized in my Department several ESICM NEXT fellowships on sepsis, infection, sedation, ARDS, and others.
WFICC: Council member of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care.
SEMICYUC: Treasurer and President.
SOCMIC: Secretary.
― research
H-Index (google scholar 2024)= 71.
Head of Group SODIR, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research. Emergent Research Group recognized and supported by AGAUR, Generalitat de Catalunya.
PI in more than 40 clinical trials and research projects. Several times country or international coordinator.
― editorial positions
Member of the Editorial Board of Intensive Care Medicine: Associated editor.
Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Critical Care.
― training
Associated Professor at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.
Co-director of the Masterclass on severe infections and sepsis by the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) .
“Innovate, collaborate, elevate, educate: Leading Intensive Care forward.”
― STRATEGIC PLANNING
Develop a Strategic plan for the Society with broad member participation.
Together, we will create a framework for decision-making for the coming years.
This roadmap will guide future leaders of the Society.
Agenda
― MEMBER SUPPORT. Empowering members, advancing care
Professionals will be the centre of my attention.
I will stay close to the members, hear their opinions and understand the different needs.
Special attention for the young intensivist in NEXT: they have the seeds we bury in their minds and, when they grow up, they will change the world of intensive care.
We need progressing in diversity and inclusivity, with equal opportunities to all.
Freedom of movement for intensivists in Europe is a fundamental target.
Promote organizational models that improve professional well-being.
― PROMOTE BEST QUALITY PATIENT CARE-CENTERED INNOVATION
Critically ill patients should receive high quality of care by intensive care professionals wherever they are.
We need to update the ESICM quality and safety indicators.
Personalized medicine.
Patient and family-centered care: hear their voice.
Risk Zero ICU: prevention of errors.
― A HUB FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. cONNECTING MINDS. dRIVING PROGRESS
Research cooperation between the sections and working groups of ESICM.
ESICM needs to work as a network where you can find your partners to implement your projects.
― PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR CLINICIANS. LEADERSHIP THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
Increase the production of guidelines and consensus statements and develop implementation strategies to move to excellence in intensive care.
― COLLABORATIONS
If elected, I will strengthen collaborations with other national and international Scientific Societies or Federations, organizations and institutions. Global impact, local solutions.
Incorporate all leaders of specific topics.
Be the referrals for the administration.
Partnership with the industry.
― digitalizing critical care
Promote the DIGITALIZATION of ICUs with integration of the medical devices.
Prepare the ICU for the use of data, algorithms, automation and IA.
Implementation of Green Practices
― engaging minds, transforming practice
Most ESICM activities should have an interactive format to enhance learning through active participation and improve participant experience.
Professional development and continuous education: keep the Academy growing as a very potent tool to provide sustainable evidence based education and training to strengthen the competencies in intensive care.
― uniting for intensive care: keep developing a global and multidisciplinary perspective for esicm
Implement the participation of N&AHPs leadership positions.
Open more ESICM positions to non-European Members.
Enhancing the ALIVE fund to address ongoing challenges in the intensive care community and needs of LMIC.
― dedicated, impactful leadership. full time service.
Representing the organization at conferences, meetings and other events.
Advocating for the Society´s interests with policymakers and other stateholders.
Ensuring the integrity, diversity and inclusivity of the Society´s activities.
Engaging in public outreach to increase awareness and understanding of the field.
Leaving the Society in a strong position for future growth and success.
Communication is key
