Dr. Johnson is a Professor of Medicine and Physiology and Consultant in Cardiovascular Diseases, Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine. He has a PhD from the University of Wisconsin in Respiratory Physiology and Biodynamics. His research includes Clinical, Environmental and Human Performance Physiology with a special interest in the limits of human performance and adaptation in extreme environments. His work is heavily focused on respiratory adaptations in health and disease and his laboratory has developed a number of novel methodologies to interrogate the respiratory system based on the affinities and solubilities of various gases in the lungs. His work has been funded by NIH, NSF, DOD and industry and he has led research expeditions to Everest with National Geographic and The North Face company, as well as to the South Pole, Kilimanjaro, and Aconcagua.

BRUCE D. JOHNSON, PH.D MAYO CLINIC STRATSOPHERE SCIENCE ADVISORY CONSULTANT He has studied ultra runners on Mt Blanc in France and breath hold divers in Croatia. His work is translational and often focuses on unique findings from extreme populations that can be brought back to clinical syndromes. His laboratory is an established testing and validation group for new technologies and he has worked with Stratosphere technology over the last several years focusing on optimizing exposure profiles for human performance and possible use of hypobaric exposure to encourage regenerative capacity of the human body.

An inspirational speaker, world class adventure-athlete, author, stuntman, actor, fitness and nutrition expert with deep ties to the earth’s endless world of traditional medicine. He believes in living in simplicity and harmony with nature and has been involved in health and wellness for over thirty years. Bobby has spent summers guiding thousands of people through the wilderness in places like Exum in the Grand Tetons, Mount Whitney and Yosemite valley.

Inspiring people to connect with nature and ultimately themselves, has always been at the forefront of Bobby’s message. He’s passionate about transforming the lives of others by improving their performance and overall health through nature, nutrition, healthy living and adventure. Chairman & Founder of Stratosphere ATC (Altitude Training and Conditioning Hypobaric Chambers), focusing on and treating Cardiorespitory disease, human performance and environmental Physiology, Bobby is a philanthropist with the goal of enhancing the lives of over a Billion people.