Laura C. Ornelas, PhD
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Laura C. Ornelas, PhD
@lcornelas.bsky.social
NIAAA K99/R00 Scholar | Assistant Professor @ the University of New Mexico Department of Psychology #NewPI | NIH UNM FIRST Program | Former Besheer Lab Besheerio Postdoc @ UNC SOM Center for Alcohol Studies 👩🏽‍🔬🧠🧪
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First time out skate skiing this season - great to have some early season snow in the Sandias. Let’s hope the winter keeps bringing the joy ❄️❄️❄️
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Saturdays are for balloons.

Today we got to inflate Big Pine 🌲 she’s a beauty. With @lcornelas.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Snowy ABQ Sandia’s with @lesliebrickphd.bsky.social ❄️☃️
November 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Looks like the Sandias got a dusting of snow overnight! #NMwx
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Interested in spatiotemporal decoding of choice and feedback in the human brain?

My lab’s postdoc Rohit Yadav will present these beautiful MEG results from our novelty bandit at #SFN2025 Sunday 11/16, PSTR094.23 / LL8 (top row: explore vs exploit; bottom: reward vs nonreward)
November 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Beautiful day for balloons with @lcornelas.bsky.social and @davidleyphd.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Fall in ABQ, NM with Max 🍁🍂🐶
November 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Research Assistant Professor position at @unm.edu - join a dynamic team working with @cassie-boness.bsky.social. This position is to work on an NIH grant evaluating personalized medicine approaches for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Submit via UNMJobs by Nov 26: unm.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Research Assistant Professor in Personalized Medicine for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Seeking applicants for a Research Assistant Professor faculty position at the University of New Mexico on an NIH funded grant evaluating personalized ...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
So proud of @kwooden.bsky.social for submitting her NSF GRFP today! 🥳
GRFP application officially submitted 🙌 I think I need a Really long nap 💤
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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From UNM to the world stage, women’s soccer head coach Heather Dyche has announced that she will be stepping down to accept an opportunity with U.S. Soccer, coaching the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team. Go Lobos and go Team USA!
Heather Dyche Accepts Opportunity with U.S. Soccer After 11 Remarkable Seasons Leading the Lobos
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November 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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It is always such a treat to chat with @noahemery.bsky.social and @samuelacuff.bsky.social on my favorite podcast! Extra special to have the opportunity to share the genesis of our new work on the topic of recovery. Here's the paper that we discussed on the show! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Was an honor serving as co-chair for National Science Network on Drug Abuse (NSNDA/NHSN) this year. Super rewarding and impactful conference ❤️ Looking forward to next year!
October 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
UNM representing at National Science Network on Drug Abuse! @unm.edu @drcolintmahoney.bsky.social @drtarab20.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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I love seeing snow on the mountains again 😍
Pictures from Angel Fire Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Red River Ski Area. #NMwx
October 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Fridays at Balloon Fiesta 😍🤗 thanks @katiew.bsky.social for the video!
October 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Coolest department ever! UNM Psych faculty and grad students at Balloon Fiesta 🤗 @lesliebrickphd.bsky.social @drcolintmahoney.bsky.social @joshuagrubbsphd.bsky.social @katiew.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Absolutely amazing balloon fiesta day!! Made the full NM experience complete with a close call with a western diamondback rattlesnake during balloon retrieval. 🐍😬 @lcornelas.bsky.social @davidleyphd.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
HAPPY BALLOON FIESTA EVERYONE!!! 🥳
Saturdays in Albuquerque NM are for 500+ balloons. @lcornelas.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
First R01 officially submitted to NIH for the Ornelas lab 🥳🎉 Now, time to enjoy ABQ BALLOON FIESTA!!!
October 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Official Ornelas lab logo 😍
October 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The things that are currently happening in the Ornelas lab 😂 #proudPI
new lab means getting to start new traditions - can’t wait to watch her grow 🥲
September 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The Psychology Department at University of Texas at El Paso is hiring a tenure track assistant professor! Come be our colleague and experience over 300 sunny days a year! Application review starts October 24: utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta... #psychologyjobs #tenuretrackjobs
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September 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Official lab 📸 #VamosLobos
September 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Snow on the Truchas Peaks outside of El Rancho, NM today! Courtesy of Carol Hogsett. #NMwx
September 14, 2025 at 5:09 AM
@katiew.bsky.social 1st NM SNOW for the year!!!
Snow is coming down on the mountain peaks around the Taos Ski Valley!!! #NMwx
September 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM