Munroe-Meyer Institute

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

Director’s message: Tips for building independence

Independence can often nurture a variety of skills to promote daily living skills or tasks that will prepare children for the transition to adulthood.

Sep 28, 2023

Chelli Westengaard, director of the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy, and Samantha Montemarano, occupational therapist

New faculty spotlight: Nishank Varshney, PhD

Dr. Varshney is an assistant professor at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Sep 27, 2023

Nishank Varshney, PhD

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.

Events set with Carlos Del Río, MD, for Hispanic Heritage Month

See the local schedule for the president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and other campus and community events for the month.

Sep 15, 2023

Carlos Del Río, MD, president of the Infectious Disease Society of America

UNMC enrollment increases for 23rd straight year

The largest enrollment increases are in allied health professions, public health and graduate studies.

Sep 7, 2023

Students on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza as they return to campus for the start of a new semester on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

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

Director’s message: Coping with challenges of a new school year

While a new school year brings excitement, it also can bring its fair share of challenges. Here are some tips from the MMI Psychology Department on how to make the most of this school year.

Aug 25, 2023

Brandy Clarke, director of the MMI Psychology Department