Abderrazzak Bentaher (Ex-BELAAOUAJ), Ph.D./Pharm.D., received his doctorate degrees from Paris VII and Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Universities, respectively. Currently, he is the Research Director at the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM). His research topics include atmospheric pollution, cigarette smoke, lung infections, emphysema, COPD exacerbations, mouse models, and translational research. His work has resulted in peer-reviewed publications and worldwide presentations and lectures. In recognition of his achievements, he has received various awards such as the American Lung Association Career Investigator Award.