Run by David Sachs, M.D., who also operates a medical practice at the same location, the Palo Alto Center for Pulmonary Disease Prevention is a non-profit medical education and research group that focuses on pulmonary health, with a special emphasis on tobacco dependence. They conduct clinical trials and other research to learn more about pulmonary disease prevention and treatment, especially as it relates to smoking. For the past 25 years, Dr. Sachs has conducted pioneering research resulting in new and improved treatment methods for tobacco dependence.