About HRI
Heliotherapy Research Institute is a privately funded non-commercial organization that supports the research of phototherapy,
its healing effects and the practical uses.
Our Mission
Heliotherapy Research Institute (HRI) investigates the effect of light on human health, wellness, and body. Our mission is to pave the way for understanding the effects of light on the body, its effectiveness and to show real effectiveness through testing and investigation. We want to convey to people that its use is truly effective and worthy of attention. Even today, the fact of light therapy indisputable advantages over other light sources is recognized unanimously.
Meet the team
Jose Mier
Specialist and Associate Professor in Pulmonology, Founder of HRI
Website: https://doctormier.com/
Telephone: 718-664-4052
Email: josemier.hri@heliotherapy.institute
Steven Nistico
Specialist and Associate Professor in Dermatology in HRI
Telephone: 917-216-5349
Email: stevennistico.hri@heliotherapy.institute
Michael Hirsch
Specialist and the expert in skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases
Telephone: 631-732-8085
Email: michaelhirch.hri@heliotherapy.institute
Robert Dawe
Consultant Dermatologist & Honorary Clinical Reader
Telephone: 646-381-1809
Email: robertdawe.hri@heliotherapy.institute
Changsop Yang
Senior Researcher of Heliothrapy Research Institute
Telephone: 914-998-5595
Email: changsopyang.hri@heliotherapy.institute
Belle Dume
Research Scientist on the Skin Physiology and Pharmacology team
Telephone: 914-912-2340
Email: belledume.hri@heliotherapy.institute
Mark Eldering
Scientist expert in Biological Psychiatry and Mental Illness
Telephone: 914-619-6200
Email: markeldering.hri@heliotherapy.institute
Charles Althoff
Medical-Surgical Dermatology and Venerology
Telephone: 917-632-6644
Email: charlesalthoff.hri@heliotherapy.institute
Icksoo Lee
Associate Professor of HRI
Telephone: 917-410-7940
Email: icksoolee.hri@heliotherapy.institute
