The John B. Pierce Laboratory is a leading nonprofit research institute affiliated with Yale University. Established in 1933, the Laboratory has a rich history of studying the physiological regulatory systems that maintain a person's body temperature, respiration, body fluids, and metabolism within healthy limits.

Today, the Laboratory focuses on understanding how these systems interact with the built environment and the impact on public health. Their multidisciplinary approach brings together experts from diverse fields such as regulatory physiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, and genetics to make breakthroughs in basic research that can translate into improvements in human health and well-being. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and interaction, the Laboratory provides a unique environment for scientists to work together towards advancements in understanding and optimizing human interactions with the environment.

Affiliated with Yale University since 1966, the Laboratory benefits from access to exceptional intellectual and professional resources while contributing internationally recognized expertise to research areas aligned with their mission