07-05-2025
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Pioneering Australian scientist dies aged 68
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Prof Rinaldo Bellomo, a medical science pioneer who has been hailed as 'one of the world's most influential scientific minds', has died aged 68.
Bellomo completed his medical degree at Monash University after arriving in Australia from Italy in 1980 and served as a professor in the medical faculty where his contributions focused on improving intensive care – particularly in the management of acute renal failure, to which he dedicated much of his life.
In a statement last night, the university said it acknowledged his passing with 'deep sadness and profound respect', describing him as 'a towering figure in Australian and global intensive care medicine, and a cherished member of our academic community'.
It said his 'scientific achievements are almost without parallel. Professor Bellomo was named one of the world's most influential scientific minds for seven consecutive years (2014–2021) by Clarivate Analytics, recognising his prolific contributions to medical science'
He was, the university noted, the most published and most cited medical researcher in Australian history. Share
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The academic and medical world is paying tribute to one of Australia's greatest ever scientists this morning. Prof Rinaldo Bellomo, of Monash University, considered 'one of the world's greatest scientific minds', has died aged 68 with the university saying in a statement that he was 'a towering figure in Australian and global intensive care medicine, and a cherished member of our academic community'. More coming up. Share
