Munroe-Meyer Institute

Connie O’Neil remembered for kindness, belief in MMI programming

Connie O’Neil, who died in May at the age of 83, was the driving donor behind the aquatic center at MMI, one of the most popular parts of the new building.

Jul 8, 2024

Connie O'Neil

Remembering MMI’s Paul Laikko

Services are July 13 for Laikko, who helped children with speech and swallow disorders for 35 years.

Jul 8, 2024

Paul Laikko

Camp gives ‘day in the life’ look at MMI’s program areas

The camp, in its fourth year, is a way to expose students to different professions in the health and science fields.

Jul 1, 2024

This year's group of students in the Career Exploration Camp pose for a photo at MMI.

Training equips participants with advocacy skills

A group of individuals in the disability community now is better equipped to advocate for themselves and their community, following a training session held at the Munroe-Meyer Institute this summer.

Jun 28, 2024

Melanie Davis, advocate mentor with MMI's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Clinical trial spotlight: Measure Autism Spectrum Disorder study

A research study is exploring eye tracking for diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.

Jun 28, 2024

Child using a device.

UNMC leads national research team to explore newly discovered syndrome

In a recently published study, the researchers suggested an explanation for Fetal Fentanyl Syndrome.

Jun 27, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, and Zeljka Korade, DVM, PhD, professor of pediatrics at UNMC

Occupational therapy camps offer life skills, confidence boost

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Occupational Therapy Summer Camp offers daily living skills among others and helps to build confidence in campers.

Jun 26, 2024

Leah Raak takes a turn whisking pudding ingredients together during a camp session.

Laser to offer sensory friendly dentistry at MMI

The new equipment should help to quell overwhelming sensations like shrill noises, vibrations and bright lights.

Jun 26, 2024

Corinne Van Osdel, DDS

Respite team gives families an outing at the zoo

Families were invited for a stroll around the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and an up-close encounter with a snake during a recent respite event hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s respite care team.

Jun 21, 2024

Georgia Ryba touches a snake during a respite outing at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.

Director’s message: Retaining the best and brightest through MMI’s SURP

The MMI Summer Undergraduate Research Program has been highly successful since it launched in 2022.

Jun 21, 2024

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