Munroe-Meyer Institute

UNMC researchers studying secrets behind cute, cuddly therapy seal

Pediatric patients certainly take to the robotic therapy seals Paro, Pickles and Pepe Le Pew. So the question is: How so?

Feb 21, 2024

Breanna Hetland, PhD, and her daughters, Layla, 5, and Tully, 19 months, enjoy Paro, the robotic therapy seal in their home.

Services set for med center’s Bhavana Dave, PhD

Dr. Dave is remembered as an outstanding geneticist and a wonderful colleague.

Feb 16, 2024

Bhavana Dave, PhD

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, promoted to fellow in ACNP

Dr. Blackford’s promotion recognizes her important scientific contributions.

Feb 8, 2024

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

Walter Gilliam, PhD, named president of Zero to Three board

Dr. Gilliam is executive director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute and a professor at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 7, 2024

Walter Gilliam, PhD

Autism self-advocate Temple Grandin to headline 2024 Nebraska Science Festival

Autism self-advocate Temple Grandin, PhD, will share her unique perspective on animals when she headlines the 2024 Nebraska Science Festival this spring.

Feb 1, 2024

Temple Grandin, PhD

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, promoted to fellow in ACNP

The promotion was a result of Jennifer Blackford’s scientific reputation and contributions to the organization through committee work and involvement in the annual meeting program.

Jan 31, 2024

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

Craig Baker named director of MMI Department of Genetic Medicine

Craig Baker, MD, hopes to continue growth and evolution as director of MMI’s Department of Genetic Medicine, a role he assumed Jan. 1 after having served as interim director since September.

Jan 31, 2024

Craig Baker, MD, director of MMI Department of Genetic Medicine

Hispanic Little Angels celebrates the holidays with families

The event was hosted by the Family Care Enhancement Project at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, along with other community partners.

Jan 26, 2024

Kim Falk

Families celebrate holidays at Hispanic Little Angels event

More than 100 families celebrated the holidays with festive sweets, music and gifts during a holiday event hosted by Hispanic Little Angels.

Jan 24, 2024

Families enjoyed sweets, music and gifts during a holiday event hosted by Hispanic Little Angels.

Registration open for 20th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities

The Walk and Roll for Disabilities, a fundraiser hosted by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to ensure adults with disabilities have recreational activities at their fingertips.

Jan 24, 2024

Participants take a lap around Oakview Mall during the 2022 Walk and Roll for Disabilities.