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

IHU RespirERA meets the people of Nice: what is at stake for the future of respiratory health?

02/28/2026

Respiratory health: a major issue for the population of Nice...

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

Education & Outreach

AI and medical simulation: IHU RespirERA at the Faculty of Medicine in Tunis

On Friday, 13 February 2026, the expertise of the RespirERA Institute for Research and Training in Respiratory Diseases was exported...

Education & Outreach

14th International Thoracic Oncology Conference in Marrakech: IHU RespirERA presents its work

On February 6 and 7, 2026, the Meydene Marrakech hosted the 14th edition of the International Thoracic Oncology Colloquium...

Research & Innovation

Lung cancer: improving understanding and treatment through systematic genetic analysis

Thanks to the rollout of low-dose chest CT screening programs, cancer...

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.