Dr. Tyler LeBaron: Scientist
16+ Years Making Molecular Hydrogen Research Accessible
About Dr. LeBaron
Dr. Tyler W. LeBaron has authored numerous academic peer-reviewed publications, which have been cited over 2000 times.
He founded the Molecular Hydrogen Institute to support rigorous scientific investigation into the biological and medical effects of molecular hydrogen. He serves as an adjunct at Southern Utah University, where he teaches exercise physiology and previously taught chemistry. His work spans the lab, the classroom, and the public conversation about what the evidence actually shows.
80+
peer-reviewed publications
2,000+
citations
of scholars in oxidative stress research
“Tyler is one of those rare people who combines genuine intellectual curiosity with the discipline to follow through. He asks thoughtful questions, does the work, and raises the level of everyone around him.”
Ohno or Slezak
The Research Came Before the Credentials
Most people build their credentials first and find their purpose later. Tyler did it the other way around.
In 2009, while just starting as an undergraduate, he learned about molecular hydrogen’s possible benefits in exercise performance. By 2010, he presented some preliminary pilot research on the possible exercise benefits of hydrogen-rich water at a research conference. This wasn’t part of an assignment, it was simply his curiosity.
By 2013, he had done research on molecular hydrogen in Japan at Nagoya University for an internship to complete his biochemistry degree. While in Japan, he had seen enough misinformation spread through the hydrogen space that he decided someone needed to put accurate science on record for the English speaking population. So he built a website and called it the Molecular Hydrogen Institute. That website became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2015.
For years after that, Tyler funded his own travel to scientific conferences in Japan, China, Korea, and Europe because the research mattered more than profits The graduate degrees, numerous peer-reviewed publications, and institutional affiliations followed.
Research Background
Dr. Tyler’s background spans biochemistry, physiology, and exercise science. He holds a PhD from Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia, and a Master’s in Exercise and Sports Conditioning from Southern Utah University. He also completed an internship at Nagoya University in Japan, studying the molecular mechanisms of hydrogen gas on cell-signaling pathways in the Department of Neurogenetics.
That combination of deep grounding in cellular biology alongside graduate training in human performance and nutrition is what allows him to move between the lab bench and real-world health applications.
His primary research focuses on the biological effects of molecular hydrogen. He has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in this field, including articles published in leading journals such as Redox Biology (Impact Factor ~12; Q1), Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio), Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, Current Developments in Nutrition, and Nutrients.
While he is widely recognized for his contributions to molecular hydrogen as a potential medical gas, his work spans multiple interconnected areas of biomedical science, including free radical biology, oxidative stress, exercise physiology, nutritional biochemistry, and signal transduction pathways.
Affiliations & Appointments
In the News
Tyler and his work on molecular hydrogen have been featured in major publications worldwide.
Dr. Tyler’s Published Work
Dr. Tyler’s full peer-reviewed publication record is available below, organized by year. His work spans molecular hydrogen, oxidative stress, exercise physiology, and related fields, with entries going back to 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dr. Tyler maintain independence in his research?
Dr. Tyler’s consulting and advisory work is independent from the Molecular Hydrogen Institute (MHI). All professional relationships, advisory roles, and potential conflicts of interest are publicly disclosed on his Disclosures page. This transparency is intentional. In a field where credibility is frequently questioned, Dr. Tyler believes full disclosure is the baseline, not the exception.
What is the Molecular Hydrogen Institute, and what is its relationship to Dr. Tyler’s research?
MHI is a science-based 501c3 nonprofit Tyler founded in 2013 to advance the research, education, and awareness of hydrogen as a therapeutic medical gas. It operates independently from his university teaching and peer-reviewed research, though all three reinforce the same goal: getting the science right and making it accessible.
Does Dr. Tyler accept research collaboration requests?
Dr. Tyler maintains active research collaborations with scientists around the world. Collaboration requests are reviewed by his team on a case-by-case basis. If you’re a researcher interested in working with Dr. Tyler, you can submit an inquiry through the Contact page.
Does Dr. Tyler do scientific consulting?
On a limited basis. Dr. Tyler selectively advises organizations on research design, product evaluation, and scientific claims, particularly where molecular hydrogen, exercise science, or nutrition intersect with consumer products or public health messaging. He is not currently seeking new consulting engagements. Inquiries can be submitted through the Contact page.
Explore More
The Educator
See how Dr. Tyler translates complex research into accessible teaching, from university classrooms to podcasts and medical conferences worldwide.
The Athlete
Dr. Tyler doesn’t just study exercise physiology. He tests it as a competitive arm wrestler and endurance athlete, bringing the same discipline to his research.
