Fast Facts
MMI is a patient care-centered, degree-granting institute within the University of Nebraska Medical Center enterprise.
Faculty and students at UNMC's Munroe-Meyer Institute in Omaha, Nebraska, are academic- and research-focused and our clinical and professional staff committed to providing the most advanced patient care, resources and outreach to support people with disability reaching their full potential.Nebraska's Center for Excellence
MMI is Nebraska's University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD).
As one of 68 federally designated national programs across the U.S. and its territories uniquely affiliated with universities or medical centers, MMI is distinctly positioned to fulfill the four functions of a UCEDD.
As Nebraska's UCEDD, the Munroe-Meyer Institute serves the local community through education, service, research and demonstration projects.
MMI is Nebraska's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND) program.
As one of 60 in a national network of programs across the country, Nebraska LEND networks with those regional and national partners to effectively achieve the 12 leadership competency areas developed by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
Nebraska LEND serves our community through interdisciplinary and leadership-focused training to develop a qualified, family-centered and competent workforce serving individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities.
Through this program, the Munroe-Meyer Institute provides a variety of clinical and community-based training opportunities each year to approximately 35-40 trainees and fellows.
Pillars of Service
MMI provides programs and services in different specialities for people with disabilities across the lifespan.
- More than 90,000 yearly programs, services and supports delivered to clients across the lifespan.
- 75% takes place in the community.
MMI offers education programs and opportunities in a variety of disciplines and programs for learners of various professional and academic levels.
- Involved in the education of medical students, residents, fellows, interns, allied health professionals, doctoral and masters students, college and high school students.
- More than 9,700 participants in workshops, conferences, teleconferences and other community education activities in domestic and international forums.
- Approximately 100 long-term trainees annually (doctoral, masters, interns).
- Interdisciplinary training: approximately 140 students, interns, residents and post-doctoral fellows for a total of 300 hours.
- Over 3,500 long-term students received training at MMI in the last 15 years.
- Students from over 50 universities and colleges nationwide.
- More than 130 courses and seminars taught by MMI faculty.
The research program at MMI is world-leading in advancing knowledge to benefit individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
- Approximately 40 faculty involved in clinical and translational research activities.
- More than 140 clinical and research fellows were trained at MMI in the last 15 years.
- More than $5M in federal research funding annually.
Community engagement at MMI creates synergies between providers, agencies and stakeholders to build ongoing, permanent relationships.
- Digital media: social media and website.
- Institute presentations and tours.
- Host and promote disability-related awareness events and national initiatives.
- Representation on external committees.
Combined, LEND and UCEDD provide supports and resources for families that promote independence, self-determination, productivity, and integration of all individuals with disabilities:
- Approximately 2,700 technical assistance service hours to community partners annually.
- More than 100 community training activities to more than 4,800 participants.
Organization
Directors
Institute leadership continuously strives to be the most knowledgeable, the most proactive, the most forward thinking and compassionate. Their unique skill-sets ensure MMI's research, education, outreach and patient care rank among the best.- Károly Mirnics, MD, PhD
Hattie B. Munroe Professor
Dean and Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute - Amy Nordness, PhD
Robert and Myrna Krohn Family Professor
Associate Director, Munroe-Meyer Institute
Director of Clinical Services, Munroe-Meyer Institute
Associate Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology
Disciplines | Personnel
- More than 17 disciplines provide more than 50 types of programs and services.
- MMI employs approximately 550 staff and faculty.
- Volunteers in excess of 275 provide 9,730 service hours yearly supporting MMI.
Facility
Munroe-Meyer Institute, Scott Campus6902 Pine Street
Omaha, NE 68106
Explore MMI's 220,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, including building features.
- MMI providers deliver services at more than 40 locations, with 30 outside of Omaha.
- Services for autism, behavior health and speech-language pathology are provided at independent, off-site facilities.
Grants | Funding | Budget
Core grants are major funding sources for the Munroe-Meyer Institute and serve our local community through research, education, service and demonstration projects.
As a major unit of UNMC, the Munroe-Meyer Institute is accountable for the multi-million dollar economic impact UNMC and our hospital partner, Nebraska Medicine contributes to Nebraska.
Our budget is greater than $42M annually, more than $17M in federal, state grants and contracts, in excess of $5.9M/year in philanthropy.
Supporting Philanthropic Boards
The support of our boards provides vision, guidance and resources vital to enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families.
State of the Institute Address
Károly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, presents an annual State of the Institute address open to the UNMC community and the public, offering a look at MMI’s accomplishments from the past year and our goals and endeavors for the upcoming year and beyond.
The event also provides the opportunity for MMI’s community colleagues, clients and families to offer input, suggestions and inspiration.Contact MMI
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Please only email MMI with non-medical questions.
Directions | Maps
Get directions to 6902 Pine St.
Popular Pages
Annual Reports
MMI's annual reports share the institute's most impactful achievements in our community.
This yearly publication features budget and product-creation figures, as well as departmental achievements, supporting board highlights and institute points of pride in education, research, community engagement and clinical service.
Support our Mission
Private donations from patients, families and friends plays a critical role in our success. Several funds at MMI help us transform lives and make a difference for the individuals in our community.
MMI Event Calendar
The Munroe-Meyer Institute hosts or supports events throughout the year that are open to patients, friends in the community and colleagues.