Kelly Trujillo, Ph.D., is a new faculty member in the College of Medicine.
Here’s a brief rundown of his background and the expertise he brings to UNMC.
- Name: Kelly Trujillo, Ph.D.
- Hometown: Santa Fe, N.M.
- New title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, department of biochemistry and molecular biology
Research/Professional Interests:
- DNA replication
- Chromatin
- Epigenetics
- Cancer
Degrees:
- B.S. in biology, New Mexico Tech (1996)
- Ph.D., molecular medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio (2002)
Previous Positions:
- Postdoctoral research associate, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Kansas City, Mo.
- Staff Scientist, University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Albuquerque, N.M.
How I fell in love with molecular medicine:
The dedication and love for science displayed by all of my mentors has been infectious, and I thank them all for their guidance and support through the years.
Three things you don’t know about me:
- I love the outdoors.
- I am a pretty good chef.
- I occasionally brew my own beer.