Jeremy Reiter, MD, PhD, is a physician–scientist and academic leader in the field of cell and developmental biology, best known for his research on primary cilia and their roles in human disease. He is a professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he holds appointments in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics and the Department of Pediatrics, and is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Research Institute and other interdisciplinary programs.

Dr. Reiter’s research focuses on how primary cilia—small, antenna-like structures present on many cells—regulate key signaling pathways during development and in adult tissues. His lab has made significant contributions to understanding how defects in cilia function (ciliopathies) lead to a range of conditions, including polycystic kidney disease, congenital heart defects, and other developmental disorders. His work integrates cell biology, genetics, and disease modeling to uncover fundamental mechanisms with translational relevance.

He received his MD and PhD from Stanford University and completed clinical training in pediatrics. Over the course of his career, Dr. Reiter has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for his contributions to science and medicine. In addition to leading an active research program, he is deeply involved in mentoring trainees and advancing collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Dr. Reiter is widely regarded as a leader in the cilia biology field, with a strong track record of impactful publications and sustained NIH funding, and continues to drive discoveries at the intersection of basic biology and human disease.