Peter Rej

Dr. Peter Rej is a biocultural anthropologist and Research Associate at the Psychology Applied Research Center at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), and a Senior Researcher at Imoyase Community Support Services. His work focuses on health, social, and structural inequalities, with expertise in community-based participatory research.

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Florida
• Post-doctoral research, University of Washington
• MA in Anthropology, University of Cincinnati
• BS in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, UC Santa Cruz

Dr. Rej’s research examines how social stressors (e.g., conflict, discrimination, socioeconomic status) become embodied, influencing health outcomes. He integrates genetic/epigenetic analyses with cultural and environmental factors, particularly in international and local projects.

Current initiatives include the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Project and the Ready to Rise project. His academic trajectory spans institutions like the University of Florida and University of Washington, where he explored interdisciplinary intersections of anthropology, biology, and public health.