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

Conférence du Pr Dominique Stoppa-Lyonnet à Nice le 30 janvier 2026 sur les liens entre prédispositions génétiques et cancers.
Events
When genetic predispositions to cancer and tumor genetics shed light on each other
Du 30/01/2026
au 30/01/2026
IHU RespirERA is pleased to host a conference dedicated to major advances in cancer genetics...
Conference by Prof. Stanislas Lyonnet in Nice on January 30, 2026. Insights into Imagine Institute and public–private partnerships in health innovation.
Events
Imagine Institute: Joys and challenges of a public-private partnership
Du 30/01/2026
au 30/01/2026
IHU RespirERA is honored to welcome Prof. Stanislas Lyonnet, former Director of IHU Imagine...
L’IHU RespirERA organise un événement grand public à Nice le 28 février 2026 pour sensibiliser aux enjeux de la santé respiratoire.
Events
IHU RespirERA meets the people of Nice: what is at stake for the future of respiratory health?
Du 28/02/2026
au 28/02/2026
Respiratory health: a major issue for the population of Nice...

Our news

Why does lung cancer evolve differently in smokers and never smokers? A study published in Nature provides new insights into the disease.
Publication
Smokers and Never-Smokers: Why Does Lung Cancer Not Progress in the Same Way?
Le cancer du poumon est souvent associé au tabac. Pourtant, une part significative des patients...
Lung cancer in never smokers: a study published in Nature reveals the major impact of air pollution on the DNA of lung cells.
Publication
Lung cancer in never-smokers: better understanding the impact of the environment on our lungs
Lung cancer is often simply associated with smoking. Yet nearly one in four lung cancer cases occurs in people who have never...
Lung cancer in never-smokers: an international study shows that the lung microbiome does not influence disease progression.
Publication
Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers: The Impact of the Lung Microbiome
A key question finally answered by a large-scale international study...

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 founding members

Our institutional support

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