John B. Pierce

John B. Pierce was a pioneering American physiologist and researcher known for his studies of human and animal physiology, particularly relating to heating and cooling of the body, respiration, and blood flow. He founded the American Physiological Society and established the John B. Pierce Laboratory, which advances biomedical research. His work contributed significantly to understanding how the body responds to environmental changes and stress, aiding in medical and physiological sciences. Pierce’s contributions helped shape modern approaches to health, safety, and environmental physiology.