Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

MMI celebrates five years at its Pine Street location

The Munroe-Meyer Institute marked the anniversary by showcasing different departments and programs at a family friendly event.

Oct 16, 2026

A young visitor tries out a virtual reality headset in the Munroe-Meyer Institute lobby during the High 5 event.

Program aims at treatment of stimulant use disorder

Contingency management program, first of its kind in Nebraska, is funded through the Clarkson Institute.

Oct 14, 2026

Sara Zachman, MD, and Ken Zoucha, MD

New signage installed to ease wayfinding

New signage at the Munroe-Meyer Institute is designed to help clients and guests better navigate the building. Three exterior doors now boast vinyl signs displaying names, hours and directions to find other entrances. Each entrance also features letters for easy wayfinding — A at the main entrance, B at the recreation therapy entrance, C at […]

Oct 13, 2026

New signage was installed at MMI's entrances to help guests navigate the building.

Pediatricians now seeing patients at MMI

Clinical services, including well check visits, sick visits and physicals, are available for patients up to 21 years old.

Oct 13, 2026

Adanda Chuku, MD, and Brittni Herrera, MD, are now treating patients at MMI.

Dr. Blackford to receive Outstanding Woman in STEM award

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, has been a longtime supporter of Nebraska Women in STEM and a frequent conference attendee. At an award ceremony later this month, Dr. Blackford will be recognized with the organization’s top honor — Outstanding Woman in STEM.

Oct 9, 2026

Jennifer Blackford, PhD

MMI celebrates five years on Pine Street

The Munroe-Meyer Institute celebrated five years in its space at 6902 Pine St. by showcasing different departments and programs at a family friendly event.

Oct 6, 2026

A young visitor tries out a virtual reality headset in the Munroe-Meyer Institute lobby during the High 5 event.

Chancellor highlights research accomplishments at forum

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, was joined by Rusty McCulloh, MD, and Agnes Lenagh, PhD, at Tuesday’s event.

Sep 11, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

MMI offered temporary space to Olson Center colleagues

For several weeks, colleagues from the Olson Center for Women’s Health worked from the third floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute after a water leak damaged clinic space in the Durham Outpatient Center.

Sep 9, 2026

MMI provided 18 patient rooms and workstations to staff from the Olson Center for Women's Health.

Researchers team to explore space’s effect on heart cells

Study in conjunction with the University of Chicago showed cells weren’t affected by space travel.

Sep 8, 2026

Pooneh Bagher, PhD

Backpacks, school supplies given to MMI families

More than 100 local students were outfitted with new backpacks and school supplies during giveaway events hosted by MMI’s Care Coordination team.

Sep 3, 2026

School supplies were tailored to different grade levels.