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Munroe-Meyer Institute

September MMI Standouts honored

Nominations are open for October awards.

Oct 13, 2018

From left, Renee Sloan, Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., Hannah McMeen, Beth Conover, Tara Baker (not pictured: Jocelin Galvan)

MMI, Legal Aid team to help clients

Karnett Trust grant will fund legal services to MMI patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Oct 12, 2018

From left, Ann Mangiameli of Legal Aid of Nebraska and Cindy Ellis, M.D., of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

MMI leaders, staff take stage for Schwartz Center Rounds

The discussion topic will be ‘Disability and Health Care.’

Oct 11, 2018

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D.

Director’s message: Three important words

Dr. Mirnics receives the Autism Action Partnership’s Help Is Hope Award.

Oct 10, 2018

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D.

UNMC for the record

Nursing students receive UCARE grant, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

Oct 5, 2018

From left, nursing students Meghan Caldwell, Megan Witcig, Ashli Glosser and Breanna Pekarek.

Event provides personal perspective on BRCA1

The family of UNMC administrator Rick Blum will discuss their experiences.

Oct 4, 2018

Members of the Blum family

MMI, UNO team to increase college accessibility

National Think College program facilitates college options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sep 28, 2018

Dillon Denton, left, meets Durango on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus.

Memorial tribute for Bruce Buehler, M.D., set for Oct. 1

Dr. Buehler was a former director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute and chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics.

Sep 27, 2018

Bruce Buehler, M.D.

Research exploring different therapies’ effects in children with cerebral palsy

Researchers are examining the benefits of power training, a treatment more related to muscular function, and an action-perception approach that stresses movement planning.

Sep 26, 2018

Munroe-Meyer Institute physical therapist Heidi Reelfs, works with Ethan on power-training as part of his physical therapy during a new study.

Remembering: Bruce Buehler, M.D.

Former director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, chair of pediatrics called a visionary leader, passionate advocate.

Sep 21, 2018

Bruce Buehler, M.D., at his retirement celebration