Ricard Ferrer Roca

Dr. Ricard Ferrer Roca is an Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona and Head of the Intensive Care Unit at Vall d'Hebron Hospital. He leads the SODIR research group at the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), focusing on sepsis, serious infections, and technological innovations in critical care. His academic roles include co-directing the Masterclass on Serious Infections and Sepsis at ESICM.

Education: Medical degree (1992) and specialization in Intensive Care (1994–1998) from University of Barcelona; PhD (2010) from Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Research: Active in sepsis pathophysiology, ECMO advancements, and sustainable ICU practices. Collaborates with CIBERES, EDUSEPSIS, and EGIS networks. Recognized with a UCInnova Sustainability Award (2024) for a project on ECMO rehabilitation.

Professional Roles: Treasurer of ESICM, former SEMICYUC president, WFICC council member, and patron of Codigo Sepsis Foundation. Contributed to pandemic management through innovative approaches like early physiotherapy in critical care.

Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with a Google Scholar H-index of 61 (2023).