James Travis
Professor of Biochemistry

Lamar Dodd Award

James Travis discovered the first definite biochemical link between cigarette smoking and pulmonary emphysema. His “Oxidation Hypothesis” describes the proteins in the lungs responsible for protecting or attacking lung tissue. Travis’ research is invaluable to the understanding and development of treatments for emphysema.

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