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

Exposome 2026 Congress in Nice: addiction, environment, and respiratory health at the heart of a scientific event chaired by Prof. Paul Hofman.
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...
International congress in Nice exploring the impact of AI in thoracic pathology and its clinical applications in respiratory health.
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

IHU RespirERA acquires the AVITI24 platform to analyse respiratory cells with unprecedented precision and accelerate research in respiratory health.
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IHU RespirERA strengthens its research capabilities with the acquisition of the AVITI24 platform
IHU RespirERA continues its commitment to scientific innovation with the acquisition of the AVITI24 platform...
Public debate in Nice: IHU RespirERA raises awareness on respiratory health, from early screening and AI to environment and prevention.
Social and media events
In Nice, IHU RespirERA engages with the public on respiratory health
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, IHU RespirERA met with the people of Nice at the Saint-Jean d’Angély Campus...
Nationwide lung cancer screening by 2030: Nice and IHU RespirERA at the forefront of innovation in respiratory health.
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Lung cancer: towards nationwide screening in France by 2030
Lung cancer is currently the deadliest cancer in France, causing nearly 30,000 deaths each year. In response to this major respiratory health...

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