Munroe-Meyer Institute

SEPA program introduces Native American youth to health sciences

Forty-two youth participated in the camp this month.

Jun 10, 2019

Youth attending the SEPA Health and Science Fun Camp enjoy some free-time playing on the UNMC Student Plaza.

51st annual Garden Walk set for Sunday, June 9

Event raises funds to support UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Jun 3, 2019

UNMC for the record

Athena Ramos, Ph.D., honored by the Women’s Center for Advancement, and more news and notes from the UNMC community.

May 31, 2019

Athena Ramos, Ph.D.

Project SEARCH graduates 12 in latest class

Program helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities prepare for employment.

May 28, 2019

Project SEARCH graduates, from left, included: front row, Ariana Mejia, Alec Jones, Mikeala Gause and Tim Faubel; back row, Brian Mueting, Henry Kallhoff, Travonte Johnson, Travis Daniel, Brittney Johnson, Ryan Maclean and Jacob Gehringer.

MMI for the record

MMI hosts social media expert Amie Konwinski Social media expert Amie Konwinski, founder and CEO of the Smart Girl Society, was the guest of the MMI Department of Psychology in April, speaking at UNMC about child and adolescent use of social media, safety concerns, the digital “brand,” and how we can best help parents and […]

May 14, 2019

Social media expert Amie Konwinski speaks at UNMC in April.

April Standouts honored

Nominations are being accepted for future monthly Standout Awards.

May 14, 2019

From left, Tracy Ohpriel, Diane Pickering, MMI Director  Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., Kaelynn Loseke and Jacqueline Hankins (Enoch Ulmer not pictured).

Human Genetics Lab raises funds, throws pies

To mark successful fundraiser, lab supervisors get pies in the face from employees.

May 14, 2019

From bottom, Bhavana Dave, Ph.D., Scott Smith, Ph.D., and Jennifer Sanmann, Ph.D., prepare to get pied after a successful flood-relief fundraiser at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Human Genetics Lab.

President’s message: Garden Walk set for June 9

Food tastings, classic cars will add to the experience.

May 14, 2019

Luann Rabe

Share your MMI stories by email

The Munroe-Meyer Institute is collecting stories for use in a book on the history of MMI.

May 14, 2019

MMI’s Adult Behavior Medicine Clinic making a difference

Interprofessional team helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

May 14, 2019

Niko, in front, visits with (from left) Cindy Ellis, M.D., Maggie Neujahr and Lisa Neitzke, Ph.D.