The legacy of Prof Rinaldo Bellomo for critical care and scientific publication: an editorial tribute from Critical Care Science - Critical Care Science (CCS)
Critical Care Science. 06-04-2025;37:e20250179
The global intensive care community mourns the loss of a visionary. Professor Rinaldo Bellomo’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void, but also gives us the opportunity of learning from his imense legacy. Professor Bellomo was not only one of the most prolific and cited researchers in the history of critical care, he was also a tireless advocate for collaboration, mentorship, and scientific integrity. His academic output is impressive: more than 2,000 scientific publications, countless high-impact clinical trials, and foundational work in acute kidney injury, fluid resuscitation, and sepsis. However, statistics alone cannot capture the full scope of his influence.
Rinaldo’s legacy is deeply linked to the evolution of critical care publishing. He had a clear vision: that science should be impactful, accessible, collaborative, and global in scope. He believed in the strength of evidence and networks, the value of mentoring, and the power of scientific exchange. This ethos informed his long-standing support for Critical Care Science. As a board member, he actively contributed to the discussion of how our mission could be a bridge between high-quality research and the clinical realities of low- and middle-income countries, especially considering the current publication landscape.(,)
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The global intensive care community mourns the loss of a visionary. Professor Rinaldo Bellomo's passing leaves an irreplaceable void, but also gives us the opportunity of learning from his imense legacy. Professor Bellomo was not only one of the most prolific and cited researchers in the history of critical care, he was also a tireless advocate for collaboration, mentorship, and scientific integrity. His academic output is impressive: more than 2,000 scientific publications, countless high-impact clinical trials, and foundational work in acute kidney injury, fluid resuscitation, and sepsis. However, statistics alone cannot capture the full scope of his influence.
Rinaldo's legacy is deeply linked to the evolution of critical care publishing. He had a clear vision: that science should be impactful, accessible, collaborative, and global in scope. He believed in the strength of evidence and networks, the value of mentoring, and the power of scientific exchange. This ethos informed his long-standing support for Critical Care Science. As a board member, he actively contributed to the discussion of how our mission could be a bridge between high-quality research and the clinical realities of low- and middle-income countries, especially considering the current publication landscape.(,)
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