Munroe-Meyer Institute

MMI, UNO team to increase college accessibility

National Think College program facilitates college options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sep 28, 2018

Dillon Denton, left, meets Durango on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus.

Memorial tribute for Bruce Buehler, M.D., set for Oct. 1

Dr. Buehler was a former director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute and chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics.

Sep 27, 2018

Bruce Buehler, M.D.

Research exploring different therapies’ effects in children with cerebral palsy

Researchers are examining the benefits of power training, a treatment more related to muscular function, and an action-perception approach that stresses movement planning.

Sep 26, 2018

Munroe-Meyer Institute physical therapist Heidi Reelfs, works with Ethan on power-training as part of his physical therapy during a new study.

Remembering: Bruce Buehler, M.D.

Former director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, chair of pediatrics called a visionary leader, passionate advocate.

Sep 21, 2018

Bruce Buehler, M.D., at his retirement celebration

John Keenan is Gold U recipient

UNMC Today editor takes pride in his work for UNMC, Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Sep 18, 2018

John Keenan

MMI for the record

Physical therapy provides community outreach, and other news and notes from the MMI community.

Sep 13, 2018

From left, Marne Iwand and Amy Beyersdorf at the Bellevue Fire Department's 2018 Fire and Safety Day

August MMI Standouts honored

Nominations are being accepted for monthly award.

Sep 13, 2018

Standouts include, from left, Ashley Furman, Drew Cratsenberg, Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., Dione Williams, Evan Roberts and Janet Williamson

Allison Knoll, Ph.D., to speak at MMI Grand Rounds

USC researcher will discuss identifying heritable components of cognitive and social behavior.

Sep 13, 2018

MMI, med center welcome new Project SEARCH class

The Munroe-Meyer Institute and Nebraska Medicine welcomed the fourth Project Search class to the med center in August. Project SEARCH is a one academic year, total workplace immersion vocational training program that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn the necessary job skills to become competitively employed. Interns do several rotations in various med […]

Sep 13, 2018

The 2018-19 Project SEARCH interns, with Chris Miller, far right, Project SEARCH instructor for the Madonna School.

Director’s message: The importance of awareness

Two observances mark the importance of getting our message out.

Sep 13, 2018