Cutting-edge research on cellular oxygen sensing adaptation explores the speed and mechanisms of human adaptation to different oxygen environments.

Studies on the stress responses of the body to oxygen in hypoxic and hyperoxic environments and during exercise have revealed new pathways for controlling the aging process, preventing chronic diseases and promoting good health.

Short-term exposure to low-oxygen environments, combined with exercise, may benefit human health and chronic disease treatment. Similarly, high-oxygen environments can improve human health and longevity. Research findings indicate improvements in respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic and energy systems, as well as in telomere extension.

To get a better understanding of the major issues in research of hypoxic and hyperoxic environments and exercise, as well as the value of research and applications of low and high oxygen levels, more studies are needed under conditions of varying oxygen concentrations. This will better apply hypoxic and hyperoxic therapies to advance chronic disease prevention and human health.

Chairs

Yuan Dongya

Professor, Xizang Minzu University

Wu Hao

Professor, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports

Invited speakers & reports

Ye Chaoqun 

Professor, The General Hospital of the Air Force, PLA

Report: Effects of hypoxic environment on the physiological and cognitive functions of specific occupational groups

Lu Yingli 

Researcher, China Institute of Sport Science

Report: Hypoxic training and weight loss

Su Rui

Lecturer, Tibet University & School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Peking University

Report: The interplay of hypoxia, cognitive adaption and mental stress

Geng Jing 

Professor, Xi'an Jiaotong University

Report: The role of transcription co-activators in high altitude-related autoimmune diseases

Zhang Ying

Professor, Beijing Sport University

Report: The effects of six weeks of hypoxic exposure on hepatic fatty acid metabolism in ApoE-knockout mice fed on a high-fat diet

Wu Hao

Professor, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports

Report: The impact of hyperbaric oxygen combined with inspiratory muscle training on lung function and telomere length in sedentary young adults