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

Lung cancer in never-smokers: a conference with Maria Teresa Landi

12/01/2026

RespirERA welcomes Maria Teresa Landi on 1 December for a conference on Sherlock-Lung and lung cancer in people who have never smoked.

Events

6th Joint Meeting on Lung Cancer in Nice on October 14–15, 2027

10/14/2027

- 10/15/2027

On October 14 and 15, 2027, in Nice, RespirERA will bring together international experts to discuss therapeutic innovations and predictive biomarkers in lung cancer.

Our News

Congress

RespirERA’s biobank and liquid biopsy research presented at the PONS symposium

At the PONS symposium in Mannheim, Prof. Paul Hofman presented RespirERA’s biobank and research conducted using its collection of liquid biopsy samples.

Social and media events

The Respiratory Health Trail Brings Prevention to the Public in Nice

A look back at the November 4 Respiratory Health Trail in Nice, a prevention event organized by RespirERA Institute and its partners, with Guillaume Néry taking part.

Publication

Lung Cancer: Understanding Tumors to Tailor Treatment from the Early Stages

Professor Paul Hofman coauthored an article exploring how biomarker testing can help guide treatment decisions in early-stage lung cancer.

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.