Core Members

Our Core Members

Dr. Shigeo Ohta, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Nippon Medical University, Tokyo, Japan Visiting Professor of Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan President of Japanese Society for Medical and Biological Research on Molecular Hydrogen (JSBMH2) Honorary president of International Society of Hydrogen Medicine and Biology (ISHMB)

Specialized fields:
Hydrogen medicine, Anti-aging, Mitochondrogy.

Career Summary:
1970-1974 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University, Japan
1974-1979 Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University, Japan.
1979-1981 Research associate in Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
1981-1985 Research Associate, Biocenter, University of Basel, Switzerland.
1985-1994 Lecture and Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Jichi Medical School, Japan
1994-present Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Japan.

Research Theme:
The molecular mechanism on hydrogen medicine.
Drug discovery of mitochondrial diseases.
Visualization and real-time monitoring of oxidative stress.

Dr. Shucun Qin, MD, PhD

Professor and Director, Center of Life Science Research, Institute of Atherosclerosis, Taishan Medical University, Taian, China President of International Society of Hydrogen Medicine and Biology (ISHMB)

My interest is to investigate the effect of pathological modification of lipoprotein particles on atherosclerotic diseases and to explore effective anti-oxidants to restore the functionality of modified lipoproteins. Hydrogen as gas medication may be an ideal choice to apply in practice for the prevention and therapy of atherosclerotic diseases.

Specialized field:
Molecular and cellular mechanisms of dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases

Career Summary:
1998-2001 Post-doctoral Scientist in Molecular Medicine, Columbia University at New York, NY
2001-2008 Senior Investigator, VA Medical Center at Long Beach, University of California(Irvine), CA
2009- Professor and Director, Center of Life Science Research, Institute of Atherosclerosis, Taishan Medical University, Taian, China

Dr. Xuejun Sun, PhD

Professor of Faculty of Naval Medicine, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China Chinese Hydrogen BioMedical Association (CHMBA) Honorary President of International Society of Hydrogen Medicine and Biology (ISHMB)

Career Overview:
Dr. Xuejun Sun has received his PhD in Second Military Medical University during the period of 1998. Currently, he is working as Adjunct Faculty Member at Loma Linda University. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities as Head of Department of Diving Medicine. He has authored Hyperbaric Oxygen for Neurological Disorders in China research articles/books.

Research Interest:
Chemistry and Analysis

Dr. Gae-Ho Lee

Professor Emeritus of Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea Honorary President of Korean Hydrogen Standards Association (KHSA) Senior Adviser of International Society of Hydrogen Medicine and Biology

Career Overview:
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Chungnam National University, Korea
Dr. Gae-Ho Lee is affiliated to Department of Chemistry, Chungnam National University. Dr. Gae-Ho Lee is currently providing services as Assistant Professor. Dr. Gae-Ho Lee has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. Gae-Ho Lee contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. Gae-Ho Lee is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. Gae-Ho Lee academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. Gae-Ho Lee research interests include Chemistry and Analysis.

Research Interest:
Chemistry and Analysis

Publications:
Kim YE, Choi S, Kim JO, Kim KK. RBFOX3 regulates Claudin-1 expression in human lung tissue via attenuation of proteasomal degradation. Bioscience reports. 2017 Feb 28;37(1):BSR20160623.
“Choi SM, Lee HS, Lee GH, Han JK. Determination of the strontium isotope ratio by ICP-MS ginseng as a tracer of regional origin. Food chemistry. 2008 Jun 1;108(3):1149-54. “

Dr. Tyler W. LeBaron, PhD

Executive Director, Molecular Hydrogen Institute, Utah, USA

Research Interests:
Therapeutic effects of hydrogen gas
Free Radical Biology and Medicine
Therapeutic effects of electrolyzed reduced water
Therapeutic effects of exercise for disease prevention and treatment
Biological effects of inorganic nitrates
Biological and chemical properties of creatine
Vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals
Supplements and ergogenic aids
Health, longevity and wellness
Physiology, biochemistry and organic chemistry

Honors and Organizations:
Member of The American Chemical Society
Rotary Leadership Representative Councilor
Director of International Molecular Hydrogen Association (IMHA
Director of International Hydrogen Standards Association (IHSA)
Director of European Institute of Molecular Hydrogen (EIMH)
Academic Committee of Taishan Institute for Hydrogen Biomedical Research
Member of The American Chemical Society
Eagle Scout
Rotary Leadership Representative Councilor

Teaching Experience:
2011-2013 Tutor Chemistry 481 (Biochemistry)
2012-2013 Tutor Biology 461 (Physiology)
2014-2015 Adjunct Instructor of Physiology at BYU-Idaho
2015-present Faculty of Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM)
2015-present Faculty of Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG)
2020-present Adjunct Instructor of Exercise Physiology at Southern Utah University
2021-present Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry at Southern Utah University