Riccardo Lubrano

Riccardo Lubrano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Maternal-Infantile and Urological Sciences at the University of Rome "La Sapienza." He has been serving in the Department of Pediatrics since November 2, 1995, initially as a Researcher and becoming an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in 2006. His academic career spans multiple disciplines within pediatrics with a particular focus on rheumatology, nephrology, and emergency medicine.

Dr. Lubrano's educational background includes:

• Graduated in Medicine and Surgery on July 28, 1981 with honors (110/110 cum laude)
• Specialized in Pediatrics on July 9, 1985 with honors (70/70 cum laude)
• Specialized in Neonatology during the academic year 1985/1986
• Specialized in Nephrology on October 31, 1991 with honors (70/70 cum laude)
• Specialized in Anesthesia and Resuscitation on October 11, 2005 with honors (70/70 cum laude)
• Obtained his Research Doctorate in Oncological Disciplines of Developmental Age on October 26, 1995

Dr. Lubrano's research spans multiple areas within pediatrics, with particular emphasis on pediatric rheumatology, nephrology, and emergency medicine. His work frequently addresses autoimmune conditions like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Still's disease, and PFAPA syndrome. In nephrology, he investigates proteinuria, hematuria, and renal complications in children with various conditions including post-COVID-19 infection. His emergency medicine research examines chest pain presentations, febrile seizures, and the use of point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric emergencies. Dr. Lubrano has also conducted significant research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric healthcare, including studies on respiratory function in children wearing face masks and pandemic-related changes in emergency department utilization.

His most recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of rheumatology and nephrology in pediatric patients, with numerous studies examining renal manifestations in autoimmune conditions. There's also a notable emphasis on diagnostic challenges in rare pediatric conditions and the application of innovative diagnostic tools like point-of-care ultrasound. His work on post-COVID conditions in children represents an important contribution to understanding the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pediatric populations.

Dr. Lubrano serves as the head of the Pediatric Nephrology Unit (U.O.S. di Nefrologia Pediatrica) at the University of Rome "La Sapienza." He teaches multiple courses including General and Specialized Pediatrics, Pre-Clinical Medical-Scientific Methodology, and Medical-Surgical Emergencies. His teaching spans various healthcare disciplines including Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Neuro and Psychomotor Therapy of Developmental Age.