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

Smoke-free Month in Nice: a Respiratory Health Trail open to everyone on 4 November

11/04/2026

On 4 November in Nice, meet professionals, take part in activities and discover tips for looking after your respiratory health at a free event organised by RespirERA Institute.

Events

Breathe with Guillaume Néry: Join Us in Nice on November 4

11/04/2026

Join Guillaume Néry on November 4 at 3:00 PM at Place Masséna in Nice for a free breathing exercise and breath-holding experience. Open to everyone.

Events

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

12/01/2026

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

Our News

Congress

RespirERA Institute at ESMO 2026: biomarkers and precision medicine

At ESMO 2026, Professor Paul Hofman attended the ECGP meeting and contributed to ETOP Lungscope research on a lung cancer biomarker.

Publication

Lung cancer: understanding resistance to guide treatment choices

A study with Professor Paul Hofman explores resistance to ALK-targeted lung cancer therapies and the value of repeat genetic testing.

Featured

Preventing smoking: the RespirERA Institute supports young people at Don Bosco in Nice

At Don Bosco in Nice, the RespirERA Institute will combine five prevention stands with individual consultations to support upper secondary students who want to stop smoking.

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.