Munroe-Meyer Institute
MMI UCEDD members present work at conference
Six travel to Washington, D.C., with posters, presentations.
Dec 30, 2016
![From left, UCEDD Director Wayne Stuberg, Ph.D., Kim Falk, Sarah Swanson, Rachel Ray, Tara Harper and Mark Smith.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/MMI1230.jpg)
MMI representatives attend National Respite Conference
Attendees presented on projects designed to increase access to respite and evaluate the impact of respite for family caregivers.
Dec 19, 2016
![From left, Amberly Connolly, Clarkson College; Jill Kagan, executive director of the ARCH National Respite Resource Center; Ellen Bennett, MMI respite coordinator; Sherri Blome, western respite network coordinator; Sarah Swanson, MMI family support and outreach coordinator; Jolene Johnson, Ph.D., MMI program evaluation; Sharon Johnson, Nebraska DHHS respite coordinator.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Respite1219.jpg)
Welcome reception planned today for MMI’s Dr. Mirnics
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., will speak at event.
Nov 22, 2016
![Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Mirnics1103.jpg)
![Stanley Truhlsen, M.D., and James Gigantelli, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Truhlsen1118.jpg)
New Munroe-Meyer Institute director seeks feedback
Dr. Karoly Mirnics, who began work this past July as the director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, plans to make twice-a-year statewide tours of Nebraska a staple of his new job.
Nov 15, 2016
Editorial: Inspiring and healing our Native American youth
A central message was that Native American youths have career opportunities – as counselors, medical staff, educators or social workers – that allow them to give back to their community.
Nov 14, 2016
MMI provides developmental services across Nebraska
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation wants to learn how it can better serve the state, but also educate physicians and patients about the services it provides.
Nov 14, 2016
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Native American youth eye behavioral health careers
High school and undergraduate students representing seven tribes and three tribal colleges took part in Nov. 2 symposium.
Nov 10, 2016
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New traineeship teaches UNL grad students how to diagnose autism
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Education and Human Sciences’ school psychology graduate program is offering a new traineeship that teaches graduates about diagnosing autism in young children.
Nov 8, 2016
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Dr. Allen named to lead psychology department
Keith Allen, Ph.D., has been at MMI for 30 years.
Nov 3, 2016
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