Munroe-Meyer Institute

UNMC researcher heads $3.3 million national study

William Rizzo, M.D., has received a five-year grant to study 10 rare pediatric diseases.

Oct 20, 2014

William Rizzo, M.D.

Project highlights work of Medicaid in Nebraska

Munroe-Meyer Institute took part in collaborative photo project.

Oct 17, 2014

Sean Smith, an adult with Down syndrome who participates in supported employment, is one of the people featured in the

Goal! UNMC holds its most successful United Way drive

Final figures: $165,837 raised with 50 percent participation.

Oct 10, 2014

An ice cream social was one of the events held for faculty and staff during the United Way drive.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Oct 3, 2014

UNMC Faculty Women’s Club Scholarship recipients were honored at a recent luncheon.  Pictured above are five of the nine recipients:  Erica Jasa, College of Dentistry; Heather Talbott, Graduate Studies; Susan Hageman, College of Medicine; Pat Leuschen, Ph.D., (retired), FWC president; Alexandra Dugan, College of Pharmacy; Charlene Vance, School of Allied Health Professions; and Mary Gallagher-Jansen, M.D., Internal Medicine and FWC executive board member. Dr. Leuschen estimates that approximately $250,000 supporting student scholarship has been contributed over the years by the organization.  Recipients not pictured:  Morgan Mowrey, Dental Hygiene; Jacquelyn Ryan, Nursing; Allison Anderson, Nursing; and Bianca Christensen, Public Health.

A Day in the Life: Justin’s story

The trials and triumphs as a boy and his family grapple — and grow up — with Down syndrome.

Oct 1, 2014

UNMC, UNL receive $1.25 million grant to benefit children with disabilities

Will provide better diagnostic/early intervention services, family-school partnerships

Sep 29, 2014

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Sep 26, 2014

Jeff Snell, Ph.D., at Monday's Science Cafe in Lincoln. (Photo by Maragret Cain)

Lookin’ at U – Karin Carlson

Well-traveled Papillion resident still enjoys a fall bike ride now and then.

Sep 25, 2014

United Way, Day 10: Why I am a supporter

Munroe-Meyer Institute staffer has seen United Way’s impact, in the community and at the med center.

Sep 24, 2014