MMI Monthly

Updates from the Munroe-Meyer Institute | February 2, 2024

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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.



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Registration open for 20th annual Walk and Roll

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.


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Jennifer Blackford, PhD, promoted to fellow in ACNP

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, was promoted because of her scientific reputation and contributions to the organization through committee work and involvement in the annual meeting program.


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Craig Baker, MD, named director of MMI's Department of Genetic Medicine

Craig Baker, MD, hopes to continue growth and evolution as director of the department, a role he assumed Jan. 1 after having served as interim director.


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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.


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