Keith A. Trujillo

Keith A. Trujillo, Ph.D.

Dr. Trujillo's research interests are psychopharmacology and behavioral neuroscience with a specific focus on the neural basis of drug addiction. His current research projects include a study of tolerance and sensitivity with opiates and also the behavioral effects of dissociative drugs like phencyclidine and ketamine, with a particular emphasis on their effect on adolescents. He is also interested in Latino issues and served as an expert panelist for the National Strategic Plan on Hispanic Drug Abuse Research.

Positions

  • Professor, Department of Psychology, California State University San Marcos
  • Associate Director, Office for Biomedical Research and Training, California State University San Marcos

 

Education

  • Ph.D., 1985, University of California, Irvine

 

Relevant Publications

  • Mendez, I. A., & Trujillo, K. (2008). NMDA receptor antagonists inhibit opiate antinociceptive tolerance and locomotor sensitization in rats. Psychopharmacology, 196(3), 497-509.
  • Trujillo, K. A., Zamora, J. J., & Warmoth, K. P. (2008). Increased response to ketamine following treatment at long intervals: Implications for intermittent use. Biological Psychiatry, 63(2), 178-183.
  • Trujillo, K. A., Castaneda, E., Martinez, D., & Gonzalez, G. (2006). Biological research on drug abuse and addiction in Hispanics: Current status and future directions. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 84, S17-S28.
  • Trujillo, K. A., Kubota, K. S., & Warmoth, K. P. (2004). Continuous administration of opioids produces locomotor sensitization. Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior, 79(4), 661-669.
  • Redwine, K., & Trujillo, K. A. (2003). Effects of NMDA receptor antagonists on acute mu-opioid analgesia in the rat. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, 76(2), 361-372.

 

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