Robert Rowen, MD
Pioneer in Oxidative and Integrative Medicine
Dr. Robert Rowen graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University before attending medical school at the University of California, San Francisco. He is board certified in both Family Practice and Emergency Medicine and has practiced medicine for over four decades, including 22 years in Alaska where he served on the Alaska State Medical Board. There, he championed the nation’s first statute protecting medical freedom in integrative care.
Dr. Rowen is internationally renowned for his contributions to oxidation therapy, particularly ozone, and for advancing safe, effective, and non-pharmacologic treatments for complex disease. Since 1986, he has pioneered the use of oxidation medicine and trained thousands of clinicians worldwide. He has received multiple awards from the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), the International Oxidation Medicine Association (IOMA), the Society for Oxidative and Photonic Medicine (SOPMed), the American Academy of Ozonotherapy (AAO), and others.
He is widely known as “The Father of Medical Freedom” for his early work in legal protections for integrative medicine. Dr. Rowen is also a frequent lecturer and public educator through online platforms, podcasts, and international conferences.
Terrain & Redox Reimagined: Ozonated Glycerin and Ascorbate in Regenerative and Integrative Oncology Care
Innovations in oxidation therapy: advancing tissue resilience and redox balance with ozonated glycerin and sodium ascorbate
Abstract
This presentation introduces ozonated glycerin (OG) as a clinically practical alternative to gaseous ozone, with applications in integrative and oxidative medicine. Unlike ozone gas, ozonated glycerin provides a more stable oxidative substrate with greater ease of use and improved patient tolerability. Dr. Rowen explores its origin, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic relevance for clinicians navigating redox terrain-based strategies
Drawing on decades of experience and select case reports, Dr. Rowen will review the role of OG in treating chronic and refractory conditions, and when it may be preferred over conventional ozone delivery systems. The session will also examine how sodium ascorbate synergizes with oxidative therapies to reduce inflammation, restore immune balance, and support tissue repair in clinical settings.
Where applicable, oncology-related case experiences will also be shared to highlight the potential of ozonated glycerin and sodium ascorbate in redox-balanced integrative cancer care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Review the clinical history, development, and use of ozonated glycerin as an alternative to traditional ozone therapy.
- Compare the safety, stability, and mechanistic properties of ozonated glycerin versus ozone gas in oxidative medicine.
- Identify patient populations and clinical scenarios where ozonated glycerin may provide therapeutic advantages.
- Understand when and how to integrate ozonated glycerin with sodium ascorbate for enhanced redox support, immune modulation, and tissue repair.
- Examine real-world case examples that demonstrate the practical application of OG and sodium ascorbate in integrative protocols.
