French international pioneer in respiratory health.

Based in Nice, this excellence center aims to develop innovative approaches for diagnosing, treating and preventing respiratory diseases.

Our Upcoming Events

Events

AI in the Next World of Thoracic Pathology

10/06/2026

- 10/07/2026

L’Intelligence Artificielle au service du diagnostic en pathologie thoracique L’IHU RespirERA organise à Nice (hôtel...

Our News

Congress

Thoracic Pathology: Prof. Paul Hofman Shares His Expertise at the Cancer Area Seminar

On April 22, Prof. Paul Hofman took part in a seminar organized by Cancer Area in Barcelona...

Publication

Glucocorticoids: a hidden discovery in some of the world’s most widely used drugs

Researchers from IRCAN, in collaboration with IHU RespirERA in Nice, have identified a new mechanism of action of glucocorticoids...

Featured

Diet and Respiratory Health: Dr. Raphaëlle Varraso Highlights the Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods

In a recent report broadcast by TVMonaco, Dr. Raphaëlle Varraso, an epidemiologist at IHU RespirERA...

Our Strategic Priorities

IHU RespirERA structures its actions around four complementary strategic priorities. Together, they aim to improve the understanding and prevention of respiratory diseases, enhance their diagnosis, personalize patient care, and widely disseminate research-driven innovations for the benefit of patients and society.

Prevention and Early Diagnosis

Develop innovative approaches to prevention and early diagnosis to detect respiratory diseases as early as possible and improve patient care pathways.

Complex Data, Resources and AI

Leverage health data and artificial intelligence to better understand, predict, and personalize the management of respiratory diseases.

Environmental and Aging Impact

Analyze the impact of environmental exposures and biological aging to anticipate risks and strengthen the prevention of respiratory diseases.

Training and Dissemination

Educate, inform, and share innovations to sustainably advance the management of respiratory diseases.

Our Missions

IHU RespirERA is committed to five key missions to explore the impact of aging and the environment on respiratory health, placing the patient at the heart of its projects.

Understand

the mechanisms of respiratory diseases to better address them.

Prevent

by identifying environmental risk factors and developing effective prevention strategies.

Treat

by creating personalized treatments tailored to each patient’s specific needs.

Innovate

by integrating new technologies, including artificial intelligence and robotics, to enhance diagnosis and care.

Educate & Train

healthcare professionals and the general public on emerging technologies and best practices.

Our Strategy

IHU RespirERA is built on a synergy between researchers, clinicians, patient associations, and industry partners, fostering effective collaboration to understand and treat respiratory diseases. This holistic approach considers all aspects of these pathologies, from biological factors to environmental impacts, to develop comprehensive and innovative solutions. The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, significantly affected by pollution and an aging population, serves as our "living laboratory", enabling us to develop real-world solutions tailored to environmental and health challenges.