Every year, millions of patients with COPD and asthma are misdiagnosed, undertreated, or simply overlooked - especially in under-resourced health systems. That's the problem I've spent my career trying to solve. I'm a Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Nicolae Testemitanu State University in Moldova, where I lead the Department of Respiratory Medicine and serve as President of the Coalition for Respiratory Health from Moldova. Internationally, I represent Moldova as National Leader at GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) and as a member of the GINA Assembly — the two most influential bodies shaping how COPD and asthma are diagnosed and managed worldwide. Over 25+ years, I've built a research record of 90+ peer-reviewed publications and an H-index of 28 (Google Scholar) - but what I'm most proud of is the work that actually moves the needle: shaping national clinical guidelines, training the next generation of respiratory physicians, and building cross-border research collaborations that wouldn't otherwise exist. I'm actively looking to connect with: → Researchers and clinicians working on COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and respiratory comorbidities → International study groups and multicenter trial networks → Medical educators and institutions interested in curriculum development → Journals and editorial boards in pulmonology and internal medicine If your work touches respiratory health - whether in the clinic, the lab, or the policy room - let's talk.