Prof. Dr. Florin Dumitru Mihălțan is one of Romania’s most prominent figures in respiratory medicine, with an extensive career spanning clinical care, academic leadership, and public health advocacy. He currently serves as Senior Pneumologist at the “Marius Nasta” Institute of Pneumophtisiology, Head of the Pneumology Department (II) at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and President of the Romanian Society of Pneumology.

Internationally recognized, he is President of the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention (ENSP), Romania’s national GOLD and GINA representative, and a Council Member of the SPLF. He is also an active member of ERS, ATS, CHEST, OGP, and the ENSP Board.

Prof. Mihălțan is a prolific author with over 500 published articles and 20 books, covering critical topics such as sleep disorders, respiratory failure, smoking cessation, homecare for severe respiratory patients, and prevention strategies. His voice continues to shape national and international standards in lung health and tobacco control.

At Breathe 2025, Prof. Mihălțan will bring his expertise to the forefront, sharing key insights into NIV for COPD patients.

Talks

• Sleep Precision – Navigating Complexities in Obstructive Sleep Disorders