Dr. John A. Clements, a towering figure in the field of pulmonary research who in the 1950s solved one of the great mysteries of the human lung, then helped to save thousands of lives by designing a ...

John A. Clements, MD, is the recipient of the 2008 Pollin Prize in recognition of his seminal contributions to the understanding of how lungs hold air, and to the development of a lifesaving treatment ...

The tiny sacs in the lungs, called alveoli, move oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out. In 1953, Dr. John Clements realized something fundamental about the way the lung functions — an insight ...

NEW YORK (April 3, 2008) -- Dr. John A. Clements is the recipient of the 2008 Pollin Prize in recognition of his seminal contributions to our understanding of how lungs hold air, and to the ...

In 1953, Dr. John Clements realized something fundamental about the way the lung functions — an insight that would ultimately save the lives of millions of premature babies. The story begins in 1950, ...