Gianluigi Li Bassi

Gianluigi Li Bassi is an academic researcher specializing in critical care medicine and respiratory physiology. His work focuses on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and the clinical management of critically ill patients, particularly those affected by respiratory failure and sepsis. He has contributed to studies analyzing outcomes of prone positioning in ARDS, anticoagulation strategies during ECMO, and neurological complications in critically ill patients with COVID-19.

His research spans experimental animal models (e.g., ovine and porcine) to investigate mechanisms of respiratory failure, septic shock, and lung physiology. Collaborations with global institutions have led to large-scale observational studies, including the COVID-19 Critical Care Consortium, which evaluates outcomes and treatments across diverse patient populations. His work also addresses translational aspects, such as optimizing ventilation strategies and understanding thrombotic/hemorrhagic complications in ECMO patients.