Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications
Down syndrome clinic sets children, families up for success
The Down Syndrome Genetics Follow-up Clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute offers education, recommendations for health care and avenues of connection to community and MMI resources.
Oct 9, 2023
Third-generation UNMC student embraces family ties to MMI
Jueliet Menolascino started medical school this fall in the MD/MPH dual degree program.
Sep 18, 2023
UNMC researchers guide strategy for next public health emergencies
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security collaborated with the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.
Sep 8, 2023
SURP gives students research experience, team-building skills
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program, now in its second year at MMI, gives undergraduate students an immersive summer research experience in one of MMI’s clinical research labs.
Sep 6, 2023
Jennifer Blackford named Distinguished Scientist
Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, has been named a Distinguished Scientist by the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
Aug 31, 2023
CTR-Mentored Scholar Program looks to future
As longtime leader Lani ‘Chi Chi’ Zimmerman, PhD, steps down, program looks to build on legacy of success.
Aug 25, 2023
Third-generation UNMC student embraces family ties to MMI
Jueliet Menolascino, who started her first year of medical school this fall, is a third-generation UNMC student with family ties to MMI.
Aug 23, 2023
MMI welcomes interns, long-term trainees
At new student orientation, held July 5, MMI welcomed nearly 40 students. Students are working in a handful of departments, including psychology, physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy.
Aug 3, 2023
Training program to teach CPR, first aid to MMI families
A new program in the works at the Munroe-Meyer Institute will train individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers, in CPR and other first aid skills.
Jul 31, 2023
Club members learn ‘farm to fork’ skills in MMI garden
Club members do the majority of the work on the gardens, which offer 650 square feet of growing space and yield up to 1,000 pounds of produce.
Jul 26, 2023
