About the Club
 

The FIRAPY Study Club is a professional, non-profit society dedicated to advancing the science and clinical understanding of far-infrared (FIR) therapy, FIRAPY. Founded in Taiwan and Japan and connected to a growing international network of scholars and clinicians, we serve as a neutral platform where evidence, ideas, and best practices are exchanged across disciplines and borders. Our work emphasizes scientific rigor, open dialogue, and responsible translation of research into clinical practice.
 

Mission

To advance research, understanding, and international academic exchange in far-infrared (FIR) therapy through scientific collaboration and evidence-based practice.
 

Objectives

1. Convene high-quality academic symposia, conferences, and workshops devoted to FIR therapy.

2. Collaborate internationally with academic societies, universities, hospitals, and research groups worldwide engaged in FIR research.

3. Encourage publishing scholarly materials—including journals, position statements, and educational resources—on FIR science and clinical applications.

4. Support other academic activities that strengthen FIR research, education, and responsible clinical adoption.
    

International Collaboration

Global exchange is at the heart of our mission. We foster cross-border partnerships, joint research initiatives, and visiting-scholar programs; co-host symposia and webinars with overseas societies; and facilitate multicenter studies that harmonize methodologies and strengthen the quality of evidence. Through these collaborations, we connect communities spanning nephrology, vascular access, rehabilitation, wound care, pain medicine, cardiovascular and metabolic health, biomedical engineering, and medical physics.
 

Activities & Programs

• Scientific Meetings: Annual and mid-year symposia, thematic workshops, and method clinics.

• Education: Webinars, case conferences, and open teaching resources for clinicians and trainees.

• Publications: Evidence briefs, consensus statements, and curated literature summaries.

• Research Enablement: Study matchmaking, protocol peer review, and data-sharing guidance.

• Community: Networking across specialties and regions to accelerate rigorous, reproducible research.
   

Invitation to Collaborate

We welcome institutions, societies, and investigators interested in FIR science and clinical translation. To propose a joint symposium, multicenter study, or educational partnership, please contact our Secretariat. Together, we aim to elevate the quality of evidence, expand interdisciplinary dialogue, and improve patient outcomes through responsible innovation.

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Broad Member (2nd Term)

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Club Chair

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Chyiran Lee

Mr. Chyiran Lee has devoted his career life to the development and industrialization of medical far-infrared (FIR) technology. With over three decades of dedication, he has led the research, design, and manufacturing of FIR devices that truly embody the scientific principles of far-infrared radiation.

Under his leadership, continuous investment in both clinical and basic research has strengthened the scientific foundation of FIR therapy and accelerated its transition from a traditional folk remedy to an evidence-based medical modality.

Through persistent effort and collaboration with clinical experts worldwide, Mr. Lee has played a pivotal role in advancing FIR therapy into mainstream medical practice — including its recognition in the K/DOQI clinical practice guidelines ERBP guideline and  as a recommended adjunctive treatment for vascular access care in dialysis patients.

His lifelong mission is to ensure that safe, effective, and scientifically validated FIR therapy continues to benefit patients and contribute to the future of integrative medicine.