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

Exposome Congress 2026: understanding the impact of addictions on respiratory health

04/08/2026

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Nice, IHU RespirERA will host the 3rd edition of the Exposome Congress...

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

ELCC 2026: Prof. Paul Hofman presents the ETOP Lungscope project

Prof. Paul Hofman, Director of IHU RespirERA, will take part in the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2026...

Publication

Stage III lung cancer: a European consensus to better define operable tumors

A group of European experts has published a consensus document to better define which stage III lung cancers can be operated on...

Congress

Liquid biopsy: Prof. Paul Hofman speaks at the 2026 Scientific Day

On June 4, 2026, Gustave Roussy will host in Paris a scientific day dedicated to liquid biopsy...

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.