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 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.

Our projects

Discover our flagship projects that need your support!

Lung Cancer Screening
IHU RespirERA is a leading actor in the deployment of lung cancer screening in France.

Support us

to Give New Life to Research!

By supporting IHU RespirERA, you are directly contributing to the funding of our innovative projects across all areas of respiratory health.

Every donation is a breath of fresh air for research.

Our news

News
04/11/2025
From Transplant to Marathon: The Inspiring Journey of Pierre Bellec
Two years after a double lung transplant, Pierre Bellec is preparing to take on a powerful symbolic challenge...
News
31/10/2025
Exploiting Cancer Cell Vulnerabilities to Overcome Treatment Resistance
Researchers from the IHU RespirERA have developed an innovative approach to overcome cancer cell resistance...
News
22/10/2025
ESMO 2025: IHU RespirERA represented at the world’s leading oncology congress
Professor Paul Hofman, Director of IHU RespirERA, took part in the ESMO 2025 Congress...

Our Upcoming Events

Events
Tobacco-Free Month: IHU RespirERA organizes a respiratory health course in Nice
Du 12/11/2025 au
12/11/2025
Why not take advantage of Tobacco-Free Month to check in on your respiratory health?
Events
2nd Trans Mucus Network Symposium: Focus on Respiratory Health
From 27/11/2025 to
28/11/2025
IHU RespirERA is proud to be a partner of the second edition of the Trans Mucus Network Symposium...

Our founding members

Our institutional support

Supported by the ANR through France 2030: ANR-23-IAHU-0007