The Lucilla Piccari PH-ILD Research Award

The Lucilla Piccari PH-ILD Research Award will support outstanding scientific, clinical, and translational research that advances understanding, early detection, treatment, or patient-centered care for pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).

About Lucilla Piccari, MD-PhD

Lucilla Piccari is an internationally respected pulmonary researcher based in Barcelona, Spain. Her work has shaped the global understanding of PH-ILD, advancing:

• National and international PH-ILD registries to enhance epidemiology and real-world insights
• Diagnostic frameworks that guide clinical practice and standardize evaluation
• Precision phenotyping of PH-ILD subgroups to enable targeted treatment approaches
• Patient-centered qualitative and outcomes research, emphasizing the lived experiences of people with PH-ILD
• Environmental and atmospheric impact studies to clarify how pollution, particulate exposure, and climate-related factors influence PH severity and patient outcomes
• Strong international collaborations that accelerate scientific discovery and translational progress

Her scientific leadership, empathy for patients, and global influence inspire this award.