Christopher A. Reilly

Christopher A. Reilly is a Professor at the University of Utah, with adjunct roles in Anesthesiology and Pediatrics. He serves as Director of the Center for Human Toxicology and focuses on TRP ion channels, drug metabolism, and mass spectrometry applications in pharmacology and toxicology research.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Chemistry, University of Utah
  • Ph.D., Utah State University (Biochemistry)

Research Interests span three areas:

• TRP ion channels: Studying their role in lung inflammation, acute injury, and disease mechanisms.
• Drug metabolism: Investigating cytochrome P450 enzymes in lung tissue and pharmacogenomics of inhaled drugs.
• Mass spectrometry: Applied to quantify drug metabolites, discover bioactives, and identify macromolecular targets.

Scientific awards: No specific awards listed in the text.

Grants and Collaborations: Funded by NIEHS, NIGMS, and NICHD for TRP channel studies, P450 research, and pediatric pharmacogenomics. Collaborates with Dr. Eric W. Schmidt (Medicinal Chemistry) for natural product discovery.