Munroe-Meyer Institute

GoBabyGo! project continues to get kids moving

MMI and partners work to modify motorized cars to increase mobility for young children.

Apr 12, 2019

Volunteers and young drivers at the University of Nebraska at Kearney GoBabyGo! build.

Speaker to tackle social media safety for children

The MMI Department of Psychology hosts the founder and CEO of the Smart Girl Society.

Apr 12, 2019

Amie Konwinski

MMI for the record

News and notes from the MMI community.

Apr 11, 2019

Wayne Fisher, Ph.D.

LEND leadership luncheon draws big names

Amanda McGill-Johnson, Aileen Warren, Dele Davies, M.D., Ken Bird and Gail Werner-Robertson took part in the LEND Leadership Conference in March.

Apr 11, 2019

From left, Amanda McGill-Johnson, Aileen Warren, Dele Davies, M.D., Ken Bird and Gail Werner-Robertson took part in the LEND Leadership Luncheon in March.

March Standouts honored

Nominations currently being accepted for future awards.

Apr 11, 2019

From left to right, February Standout Luana Taquette Dalvi, March Standouts Becky Zessin and April Robinson, MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., and March Standouts Chad Bertagni, Candi Koenig and Kellie Ellerbusch.

Crowds, officials turn out to ‘Light It Up Blue’

Munroe-Meyer Institute teamed with Autism Action Partnership and Omaha and Council Bluffs officials to mark World Autism Awareness Day.

Apr 9, 2019

From left, Munroe-Meyer Institute Director Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh and Autism Action Partnership Executive Director Justin Dougherty at the "Light It Up Blue" event April 2.

President’s message: MMI’s wholistic approach

Denise Gehringer, president of the MMI Board of Directors, speaks on MMI’s support for people with disabilities.

Apr 9, 2019

Denise Gehringer, at left, with her son Jacob

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to be lit up in blue April 2 for autism awareness

Bridge will light up blue to kick off World Autism Month

Mar 29, 2019

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Mar 22, 2019

Harris Frankel, M.D.

Courtney Burnette, Ph.D., to lead iCASD at MMI

Dr. Burnette will become director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Mar 18, 2019

Courtney Burentte, Ph.D.