Naomi Rippon

Naomi brings over 14 years of specialist experience in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), having begun her career as an ILD Research Nurse. During this time, she was privileged to contribute to some of the original clinical research programmes investigating nintedanib, an experience that helped shape her passion for advancing ILD care and improving outcomes for patients.
For the past several years, Naomi has worked as an ILD Specialist Nurse, developing extensive expertise in the management and holistic care of patients living with ILD. As a Nurse Prescriber and member of a specialist ILD nursing team, she is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting patients to achieve the best possible quality of life.
Alongside her clinical practice, Naomi is passionate about education and professional development. She and her colleagues work to enhance the knowledge and confidence of healthcare professionals involved in ILD care, with the aim of ensuring that patients receive timely, evidence-based and holistic care throughout their journey.
Naomi’s career has been driven by a strong commitment to improving the lives of people living with ILD and advancing the standard of care for this patient population.