Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

Board of Counselors learn about programming, patient care during tour of MMI

Members of the UNMC Chancellor’s Board of Counselors visited the Munroe-Meyer Institute for tours of the facility.

Oct 23, 2023

Members of the UNMC Chancellor's Board of Counselors head upstairs to tour the Munroe-Meyer Institute during a recent visit.

Susan Riley named director of MMI Physical Therapy Department

In January, Susan Riley, DPT, will start as director of MMI’s Physical Therapy Department.

Oct 23, 2023

Susan Riley, DPT

Families invited to trick-or-treat at MMI

MMI’s sixth annual trick-or-treat event — slated for Sunday, Oct. 22 — is open to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Oct 10, 2023

MMI will host its annual trick-or-treat event on Oct. 22.

Young adults find opportunity for career exploration at MMI

This fall, MMI will expand its offerings for on-the-job training with the opening of the Practical Assessment Exploration System Lab.

Oct 10, 2023

Rachel Ray, assistant professor

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

Beth Conover, genetic counselor and pediatric nurse practitioner

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

Jueliet Menolascino is a third-generation UNMC student with family ties to the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

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

Jocelyn Herstein, PhD, and Lauren Sauer

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

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is now in its second year at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

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

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

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

Lani “Chi Chi” Zimmerman, PhD, and Jennifer Larsen, MD
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