JOHN J. REINARTZ, M.D.

United Hospital Laboratory

333 N Smith Ave
St Paul, MN 55102

(651) 241-8793

fax (651) 241-7273

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE  

• Staff Pathologist, Hospital Pathology Associates, St Paul, MN, July 1997-present

• Associate Medical Director, Virginia Piper Cancer Institute Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, Minneapolis, MN, 1997-present

• Assistant Professor (Clinical), University of Minnesota School of Medicine, 1997-present

EDUCATION  

• Fellow, Division of Molecular Diagnostics, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 1996-1997

• Chief Resident, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 1996-1997

• Fellow, Division of Surgical Pathology, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 1994-1995
• Resident, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, 1992-1997
• M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, 1992

HONORS & AWARDS

• Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Award, Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists, 1997

• Outstanding Pathology Reviews Teaching Award, 1996

• Minnesota Medical Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award, 1993-94

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, 1997

• Diplomate, American Board of Medical Genetics, 1999

LICENSURE

• State of Minnesota, 1997

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• College of American Pathologists

• Association of Molecular Pathology

• Ramsey County Medical Society

• Minnesota Medical Association
• Minnesota Society of Pathologists
• Twin Cities Society of Pathologists

PRESENTATIONS

• “Cancer Genes,”  Association for Investigative Pathology, Washington DC, 1999

• "Automation in the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory: Whole Systems Analysis Based on Clinical Testing for the Factor V Leiden Mutation," Third Annual International Conference on Biochip Array Technologies, 1997

• "Colon Cancer, Loss of Heterozygosity, and Microsatellite Instability," Association for Molecular Pathology National Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1995

RESEARCH

• McCormick SR, Lillemoe TJ, Beneke JS, Schrauth J, Reinartz JJ.  Her-2-neu assessment by immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in-situ hybridization: Comparison of HercepTest and PathVysion commercial assays.  American Journal of Clinical Pathology.  117, 935-943, 2002.

• Reinartz J, Schrauth J, Sakakibara N, McCormick S, Mendiola J.  The effect of microwave processing breast needle core biopsies on Her-2-neu FISH, and estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and Her-2 neu immunohistochemistry assays. Abstract.  Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.  3 (4), 207, 2001.

• Mendiola J, Flynn J, Peterson A, Ikier D, and Reinartz J.  Rapid DNA purification protocols for buccal epithelial cells collected in mouthwash for clinical testing.  Abstract.  Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. 3 (4), 195, 2001.

• Reinartz JJ.  Cancer Genes.  In “The Molecular Basis of Human Cancer.”  Eds Coleman WB and Tsongalis GJ.  Humana Press. 2001

• Reinartz JJ, McCormick SR, Ikier DM, Mellgren AM, Bonham SC, Strickler JG, and Mendiola JR.  Immunoglobulin heavy-chain gene rearrangement studies by Southern blot using DNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue.  Molecular Diagnosis 5 (3), 222-233, 2000.

• Mendiola J, Lethert K, Fracki S, McGrail A, and Reinartz JJ. Genetic risk assessment for thrombosis in breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen.  Abstract presentation.  Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.  1 (1), 42, 1999.

• Reinartz JJ, Ikier DM, Bonham SC, Mendiola JR.  Gene rearrangement Southern blot analysis of DNA from fixed tissue.  Abstract presentation.  American Journal of Pathology  153 (5), 1654, 1998.

• Reinartz JJ, Yakshe P, Nelson D, Trenckner S, Jessurun J, Niehans, G, McGlennen RC.  Analysis of K-ras codon 12 mutations in pancreatic and biliary tissue samples: a prospective study.  Abstract presentation.  Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists, 1997. Manuscript submitted to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, October, 1998

• Reinartz JJ.  Whole systems analysis in the molecular diagnostics laboratory.  In “Biochip Arrays and Integrated Devices for Clinical Diagnostics.”  Eds. Hori, W and Nagle EM.  IBC Library Series, International Business Communications, Southborough, MA.  1997.

• Suhr B, Johnson E, Reinartz JJ, Dahms R, Matas AJ.  Comparative effects of topical microbicides on duodenal mucosa. Abstract presentation.  The American Society of Transplant Surgeons 23 Annual Scientific Meeting, 1997.

• Reinartz JJ, McGlennen RC, Olson D.  Automation of the factor V Leiden mutation assay.  Abstract presentation.  Association for Molecular Pathology, Baltimore.  American Journal of Pathology 149 (5), 1778, 1996.

• Kappel TJ, Reinartz JJ, Schmid JL, Holter JJ, Azar MM.  The viability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in formalin fixed pulmonary autopsy tissue:  A brief report with review of the literature. Human Pathology   27 (12): 1361-1364, 1996.

• Reinartz JJ, George E, Lindgren B, Niehans G.  Expression of p53, TGF alpha, c-erbB-2 and EGFR in endometrial carcinoma and correlation with survival and known predictors of survival. Human Pathology  25 (10): 1075-1083, 1994.  Poster presentation, International Academy of Pathology, New Orleans, 1993.

• Reinartz JJ, Ramey ML, Fowler MC, Killeen AA.  Plastic vs. Glass SST Evacuated Serum Separator Blood-Drawing Tubes for Endocrinologic Analytes.  Letter to the Editor.  Clinical Chemistry   39: 2535-6, 1993.

• Reinartz JJ, Kawachi H, Shimizu F.  Monoclonal antibody 2-1-3 immunoreactivity in developing rat kidneys, Abstract presentation. Japanese Congress of Pathology, Osaka, 1991.