Munroe-Meyer Institute

UNMC for the record, May 13, 2022

Mini-science fair held this evening, retirements announced, CT contrast media supply is stable and this week’s food truck schedule.

May 13, 2022

Nebraska dietitians honor MMI’s Amy Drayton, PhD

Award recognizes Dr. Drayton for fostering dietitian involvement in programs and multidisciplinary professional teams at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

May 5, 2022

From left, Amy Drayton, PhD, and registered dietitians Amy Volkman and Laura Koch

MMI’s Dr. Mirnics named to new national advisory committee

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, has been named to the newly formed National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters.

May 3, 2022

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD

Director’s column: MMI and home

Soon to arrive at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, the new director of the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders explores the definitions of ‘home.’

May 2, 2022

Alice Shillingsburg, PhD

Therapy dogs return to the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Love on a Leash greeted with enthusiasm by MMI staff, clients and families.

May 2, 2022

Josie and MMI's Emily Ziskovsky share a laugh during the recent visit by Love on a Leash.

MMI names new director for integrated autism center

Alice Shillingsburg, PhD, will join the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute in July and lead the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Apr 8, 2022

Alice Shillingsburg, PhD

Expecting acceptance: A parent’s perspective

My son has been embraced by many people and organizations during his journey.

Apr 7, 2022

Tom and his brother Joe headed to a Kansas City Chiefs-Denver Broncos game.

Director’s message: Autism Acceptance Month

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s ACT Clinics join with the autism community to support individuals and their families.

Apr 7, 2022

Regina Carroll, PhD

MMI and AAP mark World Autism Day

The institute and its partners hosted a celebration at KANEKO on April 2 with interactive installations and visual arts activities.

Apr 7, 2022

COVID-19 boosters focus of April’s campus forum

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, also addressed numerous points of progress around UNMC.

Apr 7, 2022

Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, and Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD