Rahaghi Brings Over 25 Years of Clinical Care and Leadership to Growing Foundation
CHICAGO , Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) today announced Franck Rahaghi, MD, MHS, FCCP, as its incoming President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, effective September 15. Following an extensive search, Dr. Rahaghi was selected based on his long-time commitment to care, research, and education in interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). He will serve in an expanded role as President, CEO and Chief Medical Officer for the PFF. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has appointed Franck Rahaghi, MD, MHS, FCCP, as its incoming President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, effective September 15 "I am excited to lead the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation - I believe I have been preparing for this my whole life," said Dr. Rahaghi. "I look forward to working with the PFF Board, staff and the entire community to create a world where these devastating diseases no longer exist." "Franck Rahaghi is an exceptional pulmonologist and researcher who has led our Care Center site at the Cleveland Clinic Florida and has partnered with the CCN on multiple initiatives," said David McNinch, Chairman of the PFF Board of Directors. "He brings a depth of experience working with key stakeholders of industry, government and academia with a sole focus of improving patient outcomes. We believe that Franck's skill set will help us make great strides toward our goals of optimal patient care and rapid development of new therapies for interstitial lung disease." Dr. Rahaghi succeeds Bill Schmidt, former President and CEO of the PFF, and Dr. Joseph Lasky, the Foundation's former Chief Medical Officer. Schmidt and Lasky will continue to serve the PFF as consultants.
The mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers. The PFF has a three-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org or call 844.TalkPFF (844.825.5733). Contact: Dorothy Coyle, 773-332-6201
SOURCE The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation