Denis Devictor Award
The Denis Devictor Award is a recognition of lifelong contribution to PICU/NICU
care and is assigned upon deliberation of the Executive Committee.
2026 - Professor Simon Nadel
Professor Simon Nadel is an internationally recognised leader in paediatric intensive care and infectious diseases. His research has advanced the management of sepsis, meningococcal disease and severe infections in critically ill children. He is Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Reader at Imperial College London
2025 – Christopher Newth
Professor Christopher Newth is an internationally recognised expert in paediatric critical care and pulmonary medicine. His research has advanced pulmonary physiology, mechanical ventilation and respiratory support for critically ill children. He is Director of Research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Professor at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.
2024 – Prof. Martha A. Q. Curley
Professor Martha A. Q. Curley is an internationally recognised leader in paediatric critical care nursing. Her research has transformed the understanding of family-centred care, nurse-led interventions and outcomes for critically ill children. Over several decades, she has helped shape clinical practice, education and research, highlighting the essential role of nurses and families in intensive care.
2023 – Prof. Paola Cogo
Professor Paola Cogo is recognised for her contributions to paediatric intensive care, respiratory medicine and translational research. Her work has advanced the understanding of lung disease, metabolism and critical illness in children, while her innovative research methodologies have helped bridge basic science and clinical practice. She has also played an important role in medical education and academic leadership.
2021 – Prof. Peter Rimensberger
Professor Peter Rimensberger is a leading expert in paediatric and neonatal intensive care and served as ESPNIC Medical President. Through his clinical, scientific and educational activities, he has contributed substantially to the development of critical care medicine, particularly in the areas of respiratory support, mechanical ventilation and neonatal care. His leadership has helped shape intensive care practice across Europe.
2019 Prof. Dick Tibboel
Professor Dick Tibboel is internationally recognised for his work in paediatric surgery, congenital anomalies and intensive care medicine. Throughout his career, he has combined clinical leadership with pioneering research, contributing to major advances in the care of children with complex and life-threatening conditions. His work has had a lasting impact on paediatric critical care in Europe and beyond.
2017 – Prof. Denis Devictor
Professor Denis Devictor is an internationally recognised leader in paediatric intensive care and a former ESPNIC President (2004–2008). He played a key role in the development of paediatric liver transplantation in France and contributed significantly to the advancement of critical care medicine for children in Europe. The Award is named in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field and to ESPNIC.
