Munroe-Meyer Institute

New faculty spotlight: Sung-Ho Huh, Ph.D.

Butterfly’s transformation spurred Dr. Huh’s research ambitions.

Feb 12, 2016

Sung-Ho Huh, Ph.D.

UNMC names new leader for developmental disabilities center

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has named a Vanderbilt University scientist as the next director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, the institution’s main center for developmental disabilities.

Feb 10, 2016

UNMC and DHHS looking for Nebraskans to be trained as respite caregivers

The Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Nebraska Respite Program are looking for individuals across the state who are interested in being trained to provide respite care services.

Feb 8, 2016

UNMC for the record

Zoo membership drive dates are set, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

Feb 5, 2016

Vanderbilt administrator named director of Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., will assume position in July

Feb 4, 2016

MMI, UNL design project draws national attention

Architecture website features project in recent story.

Jan 29, 2016

Distinguished Scientist: Anna Dunaevsky, Ph.D.

Ceremony honoring research award winners is set for Feb. 11.

Jan 28, 2016

Anna Dunaevsky, Ph.D.

UNMC, state team to train respite providers

The Munroe-Meyer Institute is working with the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services to meet growing demand.

Jan 28, 2016

Sarah Swanson

National Council for Behavioral Health honors BHECN

BHECN honored as a change maker and champion of training and workforce development.

Jan 27, 2016

The staff of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska includes, top row from left, Joe Evans, Ph.D.; Krista Roberts, Ann Kraft, Robin Bayless, Brent Khan, Ed.D.; bottom row from left, Keith Anderson; Howard Liu, M.D.; and Bill Baerentzen. BHECN, which also has a branch at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, has been named a recipient of the National Council for Behavioral Health's 2016 Awards of Excellence.

Need for respite caregivers is growing, training offered

As the demand grows for respite caregivers to work with elderly and disabled patients, the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Nebraska Respite Program, are expanding training and assistance.

Jan 26, 2016