The International Summit on Hydrogen Medicine 2024

On September 12, 2024, a significant summit dedicated to hydrogen medicine research took place, bringing together leading scientists and practitioners from around the world. This field of science is rapidly gaining momentum, offering new treatments and health improvements through the use of molecular hydrogen. Summit participants had the opportunity to discuss in detail the fundamental principles of hydrogen medicine, clinical research, and its potential in nutrition and ecology.

Complete list of speeches presented at the Hydrogen Medicine Summit on September 12, 2024:

Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Harvard Medical School
Staff Physician,
Boston Children’s Hospital

Hydrogen gas as a treatment for ischemia in ECPR events

Founder and Executive Director,
Molecular Hydrogen Institute
Adjunct Professor,
Southern Utah University

Why are People Skeptical of Molecular Hydrogen?

Professor,
Department of Neurology Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine;
Institute for Advanced Sciences, Nippon Medical University;
H2 Global Group

Overview of Hydrogen Medicine

Chikushi Clinic;
Institute of Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine of
Xi’an Jiaotong University School of Life Science and Technology;
RUDN University

Molecular Hydrogen and Slow-Aging

Vice Dean,
Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences

Hydrogen as a Signaling Molecule

Professor,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Director,
R&D Center at the Shenzhen Research Institute

From the fundamental principle of H₂ medicine to the development of H₂-delivering biomaterials

Professor,
Beijing University of Technology,
College of life science and bioengineering

From Energy to Evolution: The Origin of Hydrogen Functions in Eukaryotes

Professor and Director,
Taishan Institute of Hydrogen Biomedicine Reasearch,
Key Laboratory of Atherosclerosis in University of
Shandong and Institute of Atherosclerosis,
Shandong First Medical University &
Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Current Status and Prospects of Hydrogen Medicine Research in China

Retired Professor,
Second Military Medical University of China;
Honorary Chairman,
Shanghai Huikang Hydrogen Medical Research Center

New Concept of Using Hydrogen for Health

Professor of Nutrition,
University of Agder,
Professor of Biomedical Sciences,
University of Novi Sad Professor of Health Sciences,
University of Pécs

Molecular Hydrogen as a Potential Modulator of Brain Metabolism

Department of Histochemistry and Electron Microscopy,
Institute for Heart Research,
Slovak Academy of Sciences

 

Professor & Head,
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,
Igdir University;
Founder & Director of several Research Centers
including Research Center for Redox Applications in Foods,
Innovative Food Technologies Development

1. Use of hydrogen in food processes to improve nutritional properties and shelf life.
2. Hydrogen application in food to enhance safety.
3. Drinking hydrogen-rich water to boost nutritional benefits.

Professor,
Department of Convergence Medicine,
Wonju College of Medicine,
Yonsei University President of Korea Water Society

Hydrogen as a life energy source.

Professor and Vice Dean,
Center for Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine,
The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education,
School of Life Science and Technology

Hydrogen as a novel mitochondrial nutrient.

Professor and Director of Department of Emergency Medicine,
Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital;
Special Appointment Professor of The Center for Molecular Hydrogen Medicine,
Keio University

Hydrogen inhalation therapy for post-cardiac arrest syndrome.

Chairman,
Steering Committee of the International Association of Medical Gas Therapists;
CEO,
PE “Econika Medical Engineering”

1. The place of hydrogen in the family of medical gases.
2. Experience in the use of molecular hydrogen and a hydrogen-nitric oxide mixture in heart surgery.

Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping,
Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultrastructural Analysis Innovative Technologies
RUDN University

The role of mast cells in remodeling effects of molecular hydrogen on the lung's microenvironment.

Assistant Medical Director and Adjunct Assistant Professor,
University of Maryland,
Baltimore Washington Medical Center,
Adfinitas Health

Hydrogen water: Health boost or hype?

President and Chief Scientific Officer,
The Institute for Molecular Medicine
Huntington Beach, CA, USA

Hydrogen nanobubbles protect the heart from oxidative damage.

Ternopil Ivan Pulyuj National Technical University

Oxidative modification of proteins in colorectal cancer under molecular hydrogen and 5-fluorouracil.

Applied Bioenergetics Lab,
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education,
University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad

Hydrogen inhalation for improving health and quality of life in the elderly.

Institute for Heart Research,
Centre of Experimental Medicine,
Slovak Academy of Science

Molecular hydrogen as a treatment option for radiation-induced heart disease.

Professor of Cell Signalling,
School of Applied Sciences, College of Health,
Science and Society, University of the West of England

1. What does molecular hydrogen do in cells? Explaining the biological effects. 2. Stem cell priming: Potential benefits of intraosseous hydrogen therapy.

Founder and President,
MJA Health Care Network

Therapeutic potential of hydrogen-rich water on muscle atrophy in a mouse model.

Department of Physiology,
Faculty of Medicine,
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Molecular hydrogen: History, action, and uses.

Shandong First Medical University &
Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Hydrogen intake relieves alcohol consumption and hangover symptoms in healthy individuals: a randomized and placebo-controlled crossover study

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Professor, MD, DTNH,
Certified Nutrition Specialist (USA),
Halberg Hospital and Research Institute

Effect of HRW In Patients With Prehypertension. And Blood Pressure Variability

Department of Plastic Surgery,
Peking Union Medical College Hospital,
Chinese Academy of Medical Science and
Peking Union Medical College

The impact of hydrogen-rich water on cytokine expression and symptom relief in patients with keloid

Chief Physician,
Professor,
Director of Anesthesiology
The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of
Harbin Medical University

Molecular hydrogen inhibits neuroinflammation after traumatic brain injury by promoting microglia M2 polarization via AMPK-dependent mediation of HDAC5

School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences,
Shandong First Medical University &
Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Orchestration of intestinal homeostasis and inflammation by microbial hydrogen economy

Molecular Neuropharmacology Group,
Sant Pau Research Institute and
Autonomous University of Barcelona

Hydrogen rich-water as a new therapy for neuropathic pain and the emotional disorders associated

Department of Otolaryngology,
Tongji Hospital,
School of Medicine

The Beneficial Effects of Hydrogen-Rich Saline Irrigation on Allergic Rhinitis

CEO and
Research Director,
Sierra Productions Research

1. Unlocking the Health Potential of Molecular Hydrogen: A New Frontier in Medicine

2. Discover Hydrogen: Your New Secret to Staying Healthy and Strong!

University of the West of England

The Therapeutic Potential of Oxyhydrogen Gas in Oncology: A Study on Epstein–Barr Virus-Immortalized B-Lymphoblastoid (TK6) Cells

Department of Pharmacology,
Faculty of Fundamental Medicine,
Lomonosov Moscow State University

1. Hydrogen and methane-rich water as diagnostic tool to be used with lactulose breath test using tuned diode laser spectrometry for measuring kinetics of exogenous and endogenous (from the gut microbiota) hydrogen and methane

2. Antioxidant effect of hydrogen-rich water might be higher in high gut microbiota methane (CH4) - producers

Centre of Experimental Medicine,
Slovak Academy of Sciences,
Institute for Heart Research

Molecular hydrogen: prospective treatment strategy of kidney damage after cardiac surgery

Research Associate Professor,
Department of Biological Sciences,
Southern Methodist University

Therapeutic Potential of Hydrogen Gas in Mitigating Redox Dysregulation and Pathologies

Researcher,
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Promising Role of Drinking Hydrogen-rich Water (HRW) on Obesity-induced Oxidative Damage, Inflammation, and Statin-induced Adverse Effects in High-fat Diet Animal Model

PhD Candidate,
University of Bremen

Hydrogen as potential coral medicine: A promising approach in the battle against coral bleaching?

Department of Anesthesiology,
Harbin Medical University

Neuroprotective Effects and Mechanisms of Molecular Hydrogen for Neurological Disorders

Applied Bioenergetics Lab,
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education,
University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad

Hydrogen-rich water as an adjunct treatment in sport injuries

Department of Anesthesiology,
Pharmacology, and Therapeutics,
University of British Columbia,
British Columbia, Canada

Therapeutic Effects of HRW on Sleep Apnea

Applied Bioenergetics Lab,
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education,
University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad

Hydrogen bath as an innovative approach to improve post-exercise recovery

Hydrogen as a Therapeutic Agent

Molecular hydrogen, initially perceived as a simple chemical element, has demonstrated its effectiveness in a number of medical studies. The discovery that hydrogen can act as a signaling molecule was one of the key discussions at the summit. Hydrogen influences various biochemical processes, including reducing inflammation, protecting against oxidative stress, and even supporting cell regeneration.

Key Sessions of the Summit

The summit included several key sessions. The opening session, led by Professor John Keir, focused on the use of hydrogen in the treatment of ischemia during extreme cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). This was followed by a lecture from Professor Shigeo Ohta, who provided an overview of hydrogen medicine and discussed its future.

Fundamental principles and biological mechanisms were explored in the first part of the summit. Professor Sergej Ostojic presented a study on the effects of molecular hydrogen on brain metabolism, while Professor Xiaomei Ma examined the molecular mechanisms of hydrogen's action on cells. This confirmed that hydrogen could become an important component in the treatment of diseases related to neuroinflammation.

Clinical Research and Therapeutic Potential

The second part of the summit focused on clinical studies of hydrogen applications. Research on its effects in preventing oxidative damage to the heart and muscle atrophy caused by immobilization was presented. Professor Majid Hazaei provided data showing that hydrogen water has antitumor effects comparable to chemotherapy drugs.

The use of hydrogen in heart surgery and its potential to improve the quality of life for the elderly were also discussed. Dr. Mikhail Artamonov presented a study on the potential use of hydrogen to stimulate stem cells, which could open new horizons in regenerative medicine.

Hydrogen in Nutrition and Ecology

A separate focus at the summit was given to the role of hydrogen in nutrition. Studies show that consuming hydrogen-enriched water can improve digestion and enhance the antioxidant properties of food. Professor Oleg Medvedev demonstrated how hydrogen helps the body cope with oxidative stress and can influence metabolism.

In the ecological aspect, the summit discussed ways of using hydrogen to combat coral bleaching, opening up perspectives for applying hydrogen not only in medicine but also in environmental conservation.

The Future of Hydrogen Medicine

The concluding sessions of the summit were devoted to public discussions on the future of molecular hydrogen in medicine and to addressing the myths surrounding this topic. Hydrogen continues to face skepticism, but studies demonstrate its significant potential for both disease prevention and the treatment of severe chronic conditions.

Professor Mami Noda concluded by noting that hydrogen could be beneficial in slowing the aging process, while Professor Kinji Ono emphasized its effectiveness as a signaling molecule in various diseases.

Conclusion

The Hydrogen Medicine Summit demonstrated that molecular hydrogen is becoming an important part of modern medical research. From improving the quality of life for the elderly to the potential use of hydrogen in oncology, hydrogen offers new treatments that could change the approach to disease management in the future.