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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MMIphoto.jpg)
Services are July 13 for Laikko, who helped children with speech and swallow disorders for 35 years.
Jul 8, 2024
![Paul Laikko](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PaulLaikko040723-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_8493-copy-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/04_24_2024_MelanieDavis023-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Diagnoses-900x600.jpeg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MirnicsKorade062724-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC_0013-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/01_12_2023_CorinneVanOsdel008-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_1822-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JenniferBlackford102023-900x600.jpg)