John J. Reiners

John J. Reiners is a Professor at Wayne State University, affiliated with the Institute of Environmental Health Sciences within the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. His research bridges cancer biology and environmental health, focusing on targeted therapeutics for neurofibromatosis type 1-related tumors and urban air pollution's health impacts.

• Cancer signaling pathway targeting (N-Ras, AP-1 regulation)
• Autophagy manipulation in cancer therapy
• Photodynamic therapy mechanisms (lysosomal damage, ROS)
• High-resolution air pollution monitoring in Detroit
• Linking pollution exposure to adverse birth outcomes

His work demonstrates interdisciplinary expertise in molecular oncology and environmental toxicology. Current studies examine preterm delivery, gestational diabetes, and hypertension in Detroit cohorts. Collaborative research emphasizes spatial epidemiology and chemotherapeutic synergy.

Scientific awards: None explicitly listed.

Teaching roles include courses in pharmacology and neuropharmacology. Active research involves collaborations across institutions, with a focus on Detroit's environmental health challenges.