Munroe-Meyer Institute

Training equips participants with advocacy skills

A group of individuals in the disability community now is better equipped to advocate for themselves and their community, following a training session held at the Munroe-Meyer Institute this summer.

Jun 28, 2024

Melanie Davis, advocate mentor with MMI's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Clinical trial spotlight: Measure Autism Spectrum Disorder study

A research study is exploring eye tracking for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.

Jun 28, 2024

Child using a device.

UNMC leads national research team to explore newly discovered syndrome

In a recently published study, the researchers suggested an explanation for Fetal Fentanyl Syndrome.

Jun 27, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, and Zeljka Korade, DVM, PhD, professor of pediatrics at UNMC

Occupational therapy camps offer life skills, confidence boost

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Occupational Therapy Summer Camp offers daily living skills among others and helps to build confidence in campers.

Jun 26, 2024

Leah Raak takes a turn whisking pudding ingredients together during a camp session.

Laser to offer sensory friendly dentistry at MMI

The new equipment should help to quell overwhelming sensations like shrill noises, vibrations and bright lights.

Jun 26, 2024

Corinne Van Osdel, DDS

Respite team gives families an outing at the zoo

Families were invited for a stroll around the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and an up-close encounter with a snake during a recent respite event hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s respite care team.

Jun 21, 2024

Georgia Ryba touches a snake during a respite outing at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.

Director’s message: Retaining the best and brightest through MMI’s SURP

The MMI Summer Undergraduate Research Program has been highly successful since it launched in 2022.

Jun 21, 2024

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Garden Walk draws its largest turnout

Hundreds of spectators strolled through lush gardens featuring bright flowers, water features and other décor during the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th Annual Garden Walk.

Jun 17, 2024

The 55th Annual Garden Walk drew nearly 1,200 guests through seven gardens.

UNMC for the record, June 7, 2024

An MMI project will support caregivers, two in the Nebraska HEALING program named heroes, and the campus food vendor schedule.

Jun 7, 2024

Maggie Neujahr

Governor declares Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation in mid-May to recognize families navigating pediatric feeding disorders and create awareness.

May 29, 2024

Members of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Pediatric Feeding Department were at the Nebraska State Capitol for the governor’s signing.