Munroe-Meyer Institute

News in brief

News and notes from the Munroe-Meyer Institute Community.

Jan 16, 2018

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., speaks at January's UNMC Science Cafe.

MMI, AAP team to increase safety of wandering children

MMI serves as distribution site for ‘Big Red Safety Boxes.’

Jan 16, 2018

From left, Maggie Neujahr and Katy Menousek, Ph.D., display a Big Red Safety Box.

Third performance by Camp Munroe theater ‘flawless’

Performance a hit for actors, families, friends.

Jan 16, 2018

Performers Marcus Ramey, left, and Walter Watson in "Fractured Fairy Tales."

Upcoming events

From the ‘Kids Count in Nebraska Report’ to March’s Walk & Roll, what’s on tap in the community.

Jan 16, 2018

Registration is open for the 2018 Walk & Roll.

Denim for Disabilities to begin next week

The event raises money for the recreational therapy program at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Jan 10, 2018

Impact in Education: Cynthia Ellis, M.D.

Dr. Ellis is the recipient of the Interprofessional Education Scholar Award.

Jan 4, 2018

Cynthia Ellis, M.D.

Lookin’ at U – Tara Harper

Munroe-Meyer Institute staffer helps develop and manage transition and vocational training programs for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Jan 4, 2018

Tara Harper

Ethics of genetics is focus of Omaha Science Cafe

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, will be featured speaker on Jan. 9.

Jan 4, 2018

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D.

MMI wins UNMC’s NE 150 Challenge

As a whole, UNMC’s team for the NE 150 Challenge logged 207,237 miles.

Dec 28, 2017

Dr. Corr’s mission: Grow adult PT services at MMI

MMI’s new director of adult programming for physical therapy aims to grow and strengthen institute efforts.

Dec 27, 2017

Brad Corr, D.P.T.