Fundación Neumomadrid - Sociedad Madrileña de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica

Respiratory medicine in Madrid

Sociedad Madrileña de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica (NEUMOMADRID) is a scientific association founded in 1994. It advances research and education on respiratory diseases to improve prevention and treatment, and also offers educational activities for the general public.

Programs and activities

• Awards and scholarships: The Scientific Committee offers annual awards, including the Norah Nieto Scholarship for pulmonary fibrosis research, grants for early-career investigators, awards for the best international and national publications and doctoral dissertations, travel grants, and an award for the top medical resident. The 2026 application period runs from July 1 through September 14, 2026.
• Training: Current and endorsed courses and an online learning campus. Listed programs include certification in thoracic ultrasound, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease, ventilation and sleep, respiratory intermediate care units (UCRI) for nurses, respiratory exercise testing, and online noninvasive mechanical ventilation in 2026.
• Working groups: Specialized groups cover COPD, respiratory infections and tuberculosis, pediatrics, respiratory physical therapy, asthma, sleep and ventilation, vascular disease, cystic fibrosis, nursing, interventional pulmonology, pulmonary function, transplantation and oncology, interstitial lung disease, and tobacco use.
• Conferences and events: The society organizes an annual congress. The 31st edition has a scientific program and workshop registration, alongside other events such as award ceremonies, welcome sessions, and expert discussions.
• Publications: The society publishes Revista de Patología Respiratoria, a quarterly, open-access online journal, and maintains Neumoteca, a resource section on pulmonology.
• Patients and public information: Resources include guides, patient videos, a blog, and Madrid Respira, an initiative focused on respiratory health and communication.

Contact

Address: C/ Cea Bermúdez, 46, 1st floor, right, 28003 Madrid, Spain. Phone: 915 64 35 25.