Dr. Hugh D. Riordan, founder of The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning International, won this prestigious award in 2002. In 2008 Dr. James Jackson was presented the same "Orthomolecular Doctor of the Year" award making The Center the only institution to have two recipients of this honored award. Pictured is Steven Carter with the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine presenting Dr. Jackson with the "Orthomolecular Doctor of the Year" award, May 2, 2008.

Dr. Jackson holds an Associate degree, two B.S. degrees, and M.S. degree, and a Ph.D. in Physiology, Pharmacology, and Biochemistry from the School of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Jackson is a Certified Clinical Laboratory Director and licensed by the State of Kansas.

Dr. Jackson has remained the Laboratory Director for Bio-Center Laboratory for 20 years, during which time he has also held the position of Senior Research Consultant for The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning International, Inc. He has published over 115 scientific articles and received numerous grants for nutrition and cancer research. He was involved in the initial research on I.V. vitamin C and cancer with Dr. Hugh Riordan during that time as well.

Dr. Jackson has also presented numerous lectures at national and international meetings. He.is a regular presenter during The Center's Lunch and Lecture Series and has written many articles for the Health Hunter Newsletter.