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Roberta A. Ballard is recognized for her contributions to neonatal medicine. In 1965, she graduated from the University of Chicago’s medical school and has dedicated much of her life to research on newborn and prenatal health. Specifically, Dr. Ballard studies ways to treat and prevent chronic lung disease in premature infants. Some of her research includes the collection of data regarding how inhaling Nitric Oxide can save premature infants who are suffering from a disease of the lungs. From her studies she was able to find that Nitric Oxide reduced the risk of death and shortened hospitalization for premature babies suffering from lung problems. Her contributions have helped to prevent chronic lung disease and brain injury harming infants. Hospitals that Dr. Ballard is associated with include the Hospital of the University of Philadelphia, University of PA Medical Center/Presbyterian, Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. . Dr. Ballard also served as a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Currently, she is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania. While also being a professor, Dr. Ballard contributed her knowledge in articles including New England Journal of Medicine, Pediatrics, Journal of Perinatology,and more She has served on a number of scientific and medical boards including the American Board of Pediatrics in 1972 and is an author of the book Avery's Diseases of Newborns The book focuses on the care and treatment of neonates. Dr. Ballard has made contributions in technology to help save the lives of infants. Her improvements in technology has not only improved the lives of premature infants, but she has also contributed to mothers who are pregnant and seeks to give them the proper care they need during pregnancy.