Roman Miller

Dr. Roman J. Miller was the former Daniel B. Suter Endowed Professor of Biology and the Director of the MA in Biomedicine program at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA where he has taught courses in physiology, anatomy, developmental biology, animal science, bioethics, and philosophy of science for thirty-one years. Roman received his Ph.D. in biomedical science from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio and completed a post-doctoral research program at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, prior to teaching at EMU.

Roman is married to Dr. Elva (Bowman) Miller a retired optometrist. The Millers are now retired and live at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, VA.  In retirement the Millers maintain Knoll Acres, a small farm near Harrisonburg, Virginia, where they maintain gardening with blueberries and a flock of registered Barbados Blackbelly sheep. The Millers enjoy reading, gardening, horticulture, traveling, fishing, and working on their farm. They are members at Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, Virginia.

Current research interests:
*Blueberry organic horticulture
*Alcohol teratogenesis on mouse embryonic development
*Anabaptist perspective in bioethics

After 31 years as faculty member at EMU, I retired from my role on May 31, 2016. During that time I was the Daniel B. Suter Endowed Professor of Biology and from 2012-2016 the Director of the MA Biomedicine program.

My current status: Faculty Emeritus

During my last academic year (2015-16) I was involved in the following ways as a faculty member:

Teaching: Two dual listed undergraduate/graduate courses in biology and biomedicine and one biomedicine graduate course

• BIOL 307 Developmental Biology/BMC 551 Developmental Biology
• BIOL 447 Advanced Human Physiology/BMC 562 Human Physiology (co-taught with Julia Halterman)
• BMX 611 Biomedicine, Faith, and Ethics (3) (co-taught with Peter Dula)

Administration: Former director of the MA program in biomedicine.

Advising: Graduate students in biomedicine.

Research Two areas: (1) Organic blueberry research horticulture project;  (2) Potential protective influence of anthocyanins on alcohol teratogenesis in developing mouse embryos

Service I am currently active in the Virginia Academy of Sciences especially in the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Aquaculture Division (former chair of this division). Additionally I typically serve as a judge in the Virginia Junior Academy of Sciences on an annual basis.

	Citation	Pub. Date	Month	Day
824	Schwartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 2016. “Chapter 58: Androgens, Anti-Androgens, and Anabolic Steroids” IN Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications, 7th Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.) Jaypee Medical Publishers: London, United Kingdom. IN PRESS.
825	Zach S. Gish, Sharang Penumetsa, Diana J. Valle and Roman J. Miller, 2016. “Blueberry Extracts Protect against Gross Mouse Fetal Defects Induced by Alcohol Toxicity.” IN Blueberries: Harvesting Methods, Antioxidant Properties and Health Effects, Malcolm Marsh, editor. Nova Publishers, NY: 89-110.
826	Zach S. Gish, Sharang Penumesta, Diana J. Valle, and Roman Miller, 2015. “Blueberry Extracts Protect Against Alcohol-Induced Body Defects in Fetal Mice.” Abstract Virginia Journal of Science 66 (1&2): 5-6.
827	Brad Billings and Roman Miller, 2014. “Organic vs. Conventional Mulch: Field Trial Examines Better Blueberry Production.” Acres U.S.A. 44(9): 24-30.
828	Roman Miller, 2014. “Variations in Highbush Blueberry Fruit Sizes and Quantities: Influences of Cultivar Selection, Picking Times, and Soil Conditions.” Abstract Virginia Journal of Science 65 (1&2): 10-11.
829	Matthew Rhodes, Ilya Pidroutchniak, Steven Cessna, and Roman Miller, 2014. “Blueberry Antioxidant Analysis: Significance of Soil Treatment and Cultivar on Antioxidant Concentrations in Vaccinium Corymbosum.” Abstract Virginia Journal of Science 65 (1&2): 10.
830	Nicole Groff, Janaya Sachs, Tara Kishbaugh, and Roman Miller, 2014. “Organic Blueberry Sweetness: Percentage Brix and Taste Tests.” Abstract Virginia Journal of Science 65 (1&2): 10.
831	Braydon Hoover, Denay Fuglie and Roman Miller, 2014. “Optimal soil conditions for organic highbush blueberry growth: assessment of early results.” Journal of Applied Horticulture 16(1): 24-31.
832	Roman J. Miller, 2013. “Can Standard Soil Tests Predict Organic Blueberry Production in Plots with Different Soil Amendment Treatments?” Abstract Virginia Journal of Science 64 (1 & 2): 39
833	A. Kniss, E. Harnish, S. Cessna, & R. Miller, 2013. “Analysis of Anthocyanins and Total Phenolic Compounds in Blueberries: Method Development and Preliminary Results,” Abstract Virginia Journal of Science 64 (1 & 2): 39-40
834	Brad Billings and Roman Miller, 2012. “Protecting Organic Blueberries against Birds and Insects,” Acres U.S.A. 42(11): 56-63.
835	Allison E. Glick, Matthew S. Siderhurst, and Roman J. Miller, 2011. “Method Development for Elemental Analysis of Foliar Blueberry (Vaccinium Corybosium L.) Samples,” Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research, 10(4): 178-181.
836	Hoover, Braydon P., Fuglie, Denay M., and Miller, Roman J. 2011. “Optimal Growth Conditions across Organic Highbush Blueberry Cultivars and Soil Treatments.” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 62 (1,2):19.
837	Roman Miller, 2011. “Viewing the Early Human Embryo through Anabaptist Eyes” IN Moral Status of the Human Embryo Mark Carr, editor. Center for Christian Bioethics, Loma Linda School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. In Press.
838	Roman Miller, 2011. Book Review of Autonomy and Food Biotechnology in Theological Ethics by Cathriona Russell. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith Vol 63 (1): 55-56, 2011.
839	Roman Miller and Christian Early, 2009. “Attachment: A Trans-disciplinary Perspective Viewed through Anabaptist Eyes,” The Global Spiral (an e-publication of the Metanexus Institute) On-line: http://metanexus.net/magazine/tabid/68/id/10830/Default.aspx (last accessed 2/10/2010)
840	Robert Kolvoord, Hara Charlier, Raymond McGhee, Roman Miller, and Kenneth Overway, 2009. “NSF-STEM Talent Expansion Project” at James Madison University and area schools. NSF Division of Undergraduate Education, STEM Conference. Website: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Custom.aspx?cid=21&e=46936044-cf6c-4199-be4d-572a150d5ed1 (last accessed 4/28/09)
841	Miller, Roman J. 2007. “Transitions: A Way of Life” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 59(4): 249.
842	Miller, Roman J. 2007. “The Elusive Virture, Gelassenheit, and Feet Washing” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 59(3): 169.
843	Miller, Roman J. 2007. “Do We Debate or Dialogue Issues of Science and Faith?” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 59(1): 1.
844	Miller, Roman J. 2006. “How Do You Measure Up?” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 58(4): 257.
845	Miller, Roman J. 2006. “Virtue Ethics and Grace” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 58(3): 169.
846	Miller, Roman J. 2006. “Were Neanderthals Created in God’s Image?” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 58(2): 89.
847	Miller, Roman J. 2006. “When Fraud Knocks on the Door” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 58(1): 1
848	Miller, Roman J. 2005. “Creative Barn Building” Editorial. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 57(3): 169
849	Miller, Roman, Beryl Brubaker, and James Peterson, co-editors, 2005. Viewing New Creations with Anabaptist Eyes: Ethics of Biotechnology, Cascadia Publishing House: Telford, PA. 308 pp.
850	Miller, Roman J. 2005. “Viewing Bioethics through Anabaptist Eyes” IN Viewing New Creations with Anabaptist Eyes: Ethics of Biotechnology, Roman Miller, Beryl Brubaker, and James Peterson, eds. Cascadia Publishing House: Telford, PA, pp. 85-105.
851	Miller, Roman J. 2005. “When Sickness Comes…and Goes” Editorial. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 52(2): 81
852	Miller, Roman and Denlinger, Chadrick. 2005. “Regulation of Blood Pressure and Respiration in the Rat,” IN: Laboratory Manual for Physiology: A Benjamin Cummings Custom Edition. Dee Silverthorn, Bruce Johnson, Alice Mills (eds). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings, 18 pp.
853	Miller, Roman J. 2004. “Abortion” IN Ethics: Revised Edition, John K. Roth (ed.) Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 3-9.
854	Miller, Roman J. 2004. “Seeing Ourselves through Another’s Eyes” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 56(4): 241
855	Miller, Roman J. 2004. “Longeing Is More than Trotting in a Circle” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 56(3): 161
856	Miller, Roman J. 2004. “What Do You Have There in Your Hand?” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 56(2): 81.
857	Miller, Roman J. 2003. “The Gathering” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 55(2): 71
858	Miller, Roman J. 2003. “Before Technology Falters” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 55(1): 1
859	Miller, Roman J. 2002. “Beginning and Ending: Controversy and Dialogue” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 54(4): 219
860	Miller, Roman J. 2002. “Syzygy: Aligning Heaven, Earth, and Faith” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 54(3): 149
861	Miller, Roman J. 2002. “Lambing Ethics” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 54(2): 79
862	Miller, Roman J. 2002. “Nails” IN Magill’s Medical Guide, 2nd edition, Karen Kalmick, Connie Rizzo, and Nancy Piotrowski, eds. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, pp. 1551-1555.
863	Miller, Roman J. 2002. “Prick of the Goad” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 54(1): 1
864	Miller, Roman J. 2001. “Why Publish These Proceedings?” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 53(4): 219
865	Schwartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 2001. “Chapter 63: Androgens, Anti-Androgens, and Anabolic Steroids” IN Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications, 6th Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.).Little & Brown: Boston; pp. 724-734.
866	Miller, Roman J. 2001. “Pest Purgation for Productive Pasture” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 53(3): 141
867	Hess-Yoder, Rachel, Herr, Sarah, and Miller, Roman J. 2001. “Isolation and Separation of Cell Populations from the Mouse Anterior Prostate” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 52 (2): xx.
868	Miller, Roman J. 2001. “Connections: Chasm Bridges” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 53(2): 71
869	Miller, Roman J. 2001. “Beyond the Edge?” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 53(1): 1
870	Miller, Roman J. 2000. “A ‘Reviewing’ Community” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 52(4): 219-220..
871	Miller, Roman J. 2000. “On Rocks, Questions, and Creations.” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 52(2): 79-80.
872	Miller, Roman J. 2000. “Welcome, New Day!” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 52(1): 1-2.
873	Miller, Roman J. 1999. “Look Out! Construction in Progress!” Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 51(4): 211-212.
874	Miller, Roman J. 1997. “Pubertal developmental changes in the mouse anterior prostate: a histological view.” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 48 (2):142.
875	Swartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 1997. “Androgens and anabolic steroids.” IN: Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications, 5th Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.).Little & Brown: Boston; pp. 761-775.
876	Miller, Elva B. and Miller, Roman J. 1996. “Eyes”. IN: Magill’s Medical Guide: Health and Illness, Supplement. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA. pp. 1118-1122.
877	Miller, Roman J. 1996. “Physiology.” IN: Magill’s Medical Guide: Health and Illness, Supplement. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA. pp. 1507-1510.
878	Miller, Roman J. 1996. “Steroids.” IN: Magill’s Medical Guide: Health and Illness, Supplement. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA. pp. 1621-1624.
879	Miller, Roman J. 1996. “Human Development & Christian Ethics.” Gospel Herald, Scottdale, PA
880	Horst, Ryan C. and Miller, Roman J. 1995. “Tendon Disorders.” IN: Magill’s’ Medical Guide: Health and Illness. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 749-750.
881	Horst, Ryan C. and Miller, Roman J. 1995. “Foot Disorders” IN Magill’s Medical Guide: Health and Illness. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 303-305.
882	Miller, Roman J. 1994. “Abortion.” IN: Magill’s’ Survey of Science: Ethics. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 3-6.
883	Miller, Elva B. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. “The eye and eye diseases.” IN: Magill’s’ Survey of Science: Medical Science. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA,
884	Swartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. “Androgens and anabolic steroids.” IN: Modern Pharmacology, 4nd Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.). Little & Brown: Boston; pp. 761-773
885	Zook, Matthew B. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. “Morphometric post natal development of the mouse seminal vesicle.” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 45(2): 104.
886	Grimaldi, Mark R. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. “Morphometric characteristics of the mouse testis during post natal development periods.” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 45(2): 96.
887	Good, Peter A. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. “Morphometric post-natal development of the mouse epididymis.” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 45(2): 96.
888	Rittenhouse, John; Grimalid, Mark; Good, Peter; and Miller, Roman. 1993. “A quantitative histological assessment of male reproductive development in Swiss-Webster mice.” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 44(2): 173.
889	Miller, Roman J. 1993. “Microscopes.” IN: Magill’s’ Survey of Science: Life Science Series. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 1697-1703
890	Yoder, Robert E.; Rittenhouse, John L; Leatherman, Judith L.; and Miller, Roman J. 1992. “Effects of fibroblast growth factor on accessory sex glands of prepubertal mice.” Virginia Journal of Science 43(2): 286.
891	Miller, Roman J. 1991. “Animal Cell Types.” IN: Magill, Frank N. (ed) Magill’s Survey of Science: Life Science Series. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 105-111.
892	Miller, Roman J. 1991. “Growth in Animal Development.” IN: Magill’s’ Survey of Science: Life Science Series. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 1240-1246.
893	Miller, Roman J. 1990. “Human Development and Christian Ethics.” Missionary Light 71 (March-April): 5-7.
894	Grove, Andy D. and Miller, Roman J. 1990. “Effects of pharmacological doses of estrogen on soluble proteins of the mouse prostate.” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 41(2): 106
895	Swartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 1990. “Chapter 68. Androgens and anabolic steroids.” IN Modern Pharmacology, 3rd edition. Craig, Charles R. and Stitzel, Robert E. (eds). Little, Brown and Company: Boston, pp. 891-909.
896	Lehman, Brenda; Smith, Roger; Leichty, Kerry; Kauffman, Clint; and Miller, Roman J. 1990. “Effects of androgen and epidermal growth factor interaction on the prepubertal development of the mouse accessory sex glands.” The Prostate 16:291-298.
897	Miller, Roman J. and Brubaker, Beryl, 1990. (co-editors). Bioethics and the Beginning of Life_. Herald Press: Scottdale, PA
898	Lee, R. David and Miller, Roman J. 1989. “Morphometric analysis of the effects of beta-estradiol on accessory sex glands of male Swiss-Webster mice.” Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 40 (2): 97.
899	Derstine, T.H., Martin, B.K., and Miller, R.J. 1988. “Post-natal reproductive development in male Swiss-Webster mice.” Abstract. Journal of Andrology 9(1): 28P.
900	Smith, R., Lehman, B.L., Leichty, K.D., Kauffman, C., and Miller, R.J. 1988. “Interaction of epidermal growth factor with androgen in prepubertal development of the mouse seminal vesicle.” Abstract. Journal of Andrology 9(1): 28P.
901	Miller, Roman J. and Killian, Gary J. 1987. “Morphometric analyses of epididymides from normal and vasectomized rats.” Journal of Andrology 8:279-291
902	Mariotti, Angelo; Durham, John; Fredrickson, Richard; Miller, Roman; Butcher, Fred; and Mawhinney, Michael. 1987. “Actions and interactions of estradiol and retinoic acid in mouse anterior prostate gland.” Biology of Reproduction 37:1023-1035
903	Miller, Roman J.; Donovan, Michael P.; Frederickson, Richard G.; and Mawhinney, Michael G. 1986. “Simplified non-enzymatic technique for isolation of epithelium and muscle from the dog prostate gland.” The Prostate 9:85-96
904	Pence, R.P., Zehr, B.M., Martin, B.K., and Miller, R.J. 1986. “Mouse seminal vesicle respond to steroid treatment.” Abstract. American Zoologist 26(4): 31A.
905	Miller, Roman J. and Killian, Gary J. 1986. “Regional stereological analyses of rat epididymal cells.” Abstract. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 105(1): 93.
906	Swartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 1986. “Chapter 65. Androgens and anabolic steroids.” IN: Modern Pharmacology, 2nd Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.). Little & Brown: Boston; pp. 905-924.
907	Durham, John P.; Butcher, Fred R.; Teoh, T.S.; Miller, Roman; and Mawhinney, Michael G. 1986. “Characterization and androgenic regulation of soluble protein kinases and protein phosphorylation in rat ventral prostate gland.” Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics 244(2):692-700
908	Miller, Roman and Mawhinney, Michael. 1985. “Retinoids inhibit cytosol estrogen binding in the dog prostate.” Abstract. Journal of Andrology 6(2 Suppl): 87P.
909	Miller, R.J.; Killian, G.J.; and Vasilenko, P. III. 1984. “Effects of long and short-term vasectomy on structural and functional parameters of the rat.” Journal of Andrology 5:381-388
910	Miller, R.J., Donovan, M.P., Frederickson, R.G., and Mawhinney, M.G. 1984. “Cytosolic estrogen binding in separated glandular and stromal tissues of normal dog prostates.” Abstract. Journal of Urology 131 (4 Part 2): 121A.
911	Miller, R. and Mawhinney, M. 1984. “Measurement of 5-alpha reductase activity in epithelium and muscle from normal and hypertrophied dog prostates using a rapid and simple tissue separation technique.” Abstract. Journal of Andrology 5(1): 17P.
912	Miller, R.J. and Killian, G.J. 1983. “Application of a FORTRAN computer program to quantify rat epididymal tissue and cell alterations induced by vasectomy.” Acta Stereological 2(Suppl 1):223-226
913	Miller, R.J. and Killian, G.J. 1983. “Rat epididymal halo cells have lymphocytic characteristics.” Biology of Reproduction 28(Suppl 1): 130.
914	Miller, Roman J. 1983. “The rat epididymis: morphmetric parameters, consequences of vasectomy, and halo cell characteristics.” Doctoral Dissertation, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.
915	Miller, R.J. et al., 1983. “Age dependent effect of hemicastration on male rat reproductive capacity.” Journal of Andrology 4(1): 38.
916	Miller, R.J. and Van Haastert, P.J.M. 1982. “Characteristic activities of cyclic GMP phosphodiesterase from Dictyostelium discoideum.” Abstract. Ohio Journal of Science 82(April): 69.
917	Miller, R.J. and Killian, G.J. 1982. “Effects of short- and long-term vasectomy on anatomic, physiologic, immunologic, and hematologic parameters of the rat.” Abstract. Journal of Andrology 3(1): 37.
918	Miller, R..J., Purtillo, J.M., and Killian, G.J. 1982. “A user simplieifed FORTRAN computer program for stereological analysis of complex multicellualr organs.” Abstract. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 101(1): 113.
919	Miller, R.J. and Killian, G.J., 1981. “A morphometric system employing stereological techniques and FORTRAN computer programming for quantifying cellular dynamics in the rat epididymis.” Abstract. Ohio Journal of Sciences 81 (April): 72.
920	Miller, R.J. 1977. “Toxicology of sublethal mercury levels in mice contrasted with protective aspects generated by dietary trace metals zinc and selenium.” Master’s Thesis, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.
921	Miller, R., Goodpastor, W., Van Buren, D., Schaeufele, J. and Watson, L. 1977. “Effects of mercury exposure on immune response of mice.” Abstracts of the Annual Meeting, American Society of Microbiology.
922	Miller, R.J., Grimm, R., Goodpastor,W., Van Buren, G., Van Buren, D., and Watson, L.J. 1976. “Effect of mercury on immune response and increased susceptibility of mice to experimental infection. Abstract. American Zoology 16: 261.

• Chris Miller, Justin Paul, and Roman Miller, “Effects of Anthocyanins on Alcohol-Induced Hepatic Damage in Fetal Mice.” Poster Presentation at 94th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Sciences, May 19, 2016, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.
• Julia Halterman, Carolyn Stauffer, Ann Hershberger, Jim Smucker, and Roman Miller, “A Unique Transdisciplinary Model of Post-Baccalaureate Biomedical Education.” Poster presentation at AACOM Annual Conference, April 9, 2016, Washington D.C.
• Justin Paul and Roman Miller, “Effects of Anthocyanins on Alcohol-Induced Hepatic Damage in Fetal Mice.” Poster Presentation at Virginia Academy of Sciences Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting, October 24, 2015, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.
• A. Kniss, E. Harnish, S. Cessna, & R. Miller, “Analysis of Anthocyanins and Total Phenolic Compounds in Blueberries: Method Development and Preliminary Results.” Poster Presentation at Virginia Academy of Sciences 91st Annual Meeting, May 23, 2013, Blacksburg, VA
• Roman J. Miller, “Can Standard Soil Tests Predict Organic Blueberry Production in Plots with Different Soil Amendment Treatments?” Research Oral Presentation at Virginia Academy of Sciences 91st Annual Meeting, May 23, 2013, Blacksburg, VA
• Roman J. Miller, “Developing Effective Bridge Programs” a panel presentation with John Reisel, David Tomasko, and David Matty at the NSF 2013 Division of Undergraduate Education STEP Grantees Meeting, March 14-15, 2013 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
• Bob Kolvoord, Robyn Puffenbarger, Roman Miller, Ken Phillips, and Jennifer Sowers, “Bridging the Valley: A STEP Ahead for STEM Majors,” Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the NSF-STEM education group, March 15-16, 2013, Arlington, VA
• Roman J. Miller, “Will a Transdisciplinary Premedical Program Successfully Change Student Attitudes?” Poster Presentation at National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP), June 23, 2012, Baltimore, MD
• Roman J. Miller, Research Oral Presentation at Virginia Academy of Sciences 90th Annual Meeting, May 24, 2012, “Creating Conditions for a Small Sustainable Commercial Organic Blueberry Operation: Early Findings and Assessments.”
• Roman J. Miller, “Verifying Changing Student Attitudes in a Transdisciplinary Premedical Program,” Poster Presentation at American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), March 2012, Washington, D.C.
• Jonathan D. Fretz, Paula. A. Gutierrez, Roman J. Miller, “Foliar Analysis of Blueberry Leaves: Looking at Micronutrients through Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy." Student Research Oral Presentation at Virginia Academy of Sciences 90th Annual Meeting, May 24, 2012.
• Roman J. Miller, “Verifying Changing Student Attitudes in a Transdisciplinary Premedical Program,” poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, March 28-30, 2012, Washington, D.C.
• Bob Kolvoord, Robyn Puffenbarger, Roman Miller, Ken Phillips, and Jennifer Sowers, “Bridging the Valley: A STEP Ahead for STEM Majors,” Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the NSF-STEM education group, March 15-16, 2012, Arlington, VA
• Braydon Hoover, Denay Fuglie, and Roman Miller, “Optimal Growth Conditions Across Organic Blueberry Cultivars and Soil Treatments.” Student Research Presentation at Virginia Academy of Sciences 89th Annual Meeting, May 26, 2011.
• Invited presentation at Future Harvest CASA 12th Annual Conference, The Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center, Reisterstown, Maryland, January 15, 2011. “Experimental Approaches to Sustainable Blueberry Production”
• Sponsored Four Student Research Presentations at Virginia Academy of Sciences 88th Annual Meeting, May 21, 2010, held at James Madison University:
  • Jeremiah Vallotton and Roman Miller, “Effects of Different Organic Applicants on Soil Conditions for Blueberry Production”;
  • Allison Glick, Denay Fuglie, Braydon Hoover, and Roman Miller, “Foliar Micronutrient Analysis for Organic Highbush Blueberry Production”;
  • Nathan Derstine, Ben Ruth, and Roman Miller, “Responsive Changes to the Post Pubertal Mouse Testis and Epididymis Following Neonatal Exposure to Genistein and Estradiol”;
  • Katie Lehman, Jackson Maust, Brittany Kropf, Kristina Landis, and Roman Miller, “Murine Fertility Following Neonatal Exposure to Genistein and Estrogen.”
• Invited lectures with honorarium at Loma Linda Medical School, Loma Linda, CA, January 31,2008, “An Anabaptist Perspective on Cloning” and “Viewing the Early Human Embryo through Anabaptist Eyes.”
• Invited lecture with honorarium at Greenville College, Greenville, IL December 1, 2006, “Virtue Ethics through Anabaptist Eyes.”
• Attended the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities, October 26-29, 2006, Denver, CO. Presented paper: “Virtue Ethics: An Anabaptist Perspective”.
• Attended Annual Meeting of the American Scientific Society at Calvin College, July 29-31, 2006. Presented paper: “Virtue Ethics through Anabaptist Eyes.” Chaired the annual “Publications Breakfast Meeting” on July 30 and led the discussion on the publication efforts of the society.
• Invited EMU Chapel presentation; September 21, 2005; “How Does Christian Faith Relate to Science? Issues of Anthropology”
• Invited EMS Chapel presentation, October 11, 2005, “How Does Christian Faith Relate to Science? Issues of Anthropology”
• Invited Moderator of a Paper Presentation Session entitled, “Evolution” for the Annual Conference “Continuity + Change: Perspectives on Science and Religion, June 3-7, 2006, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; hosted by the Metanexus Institute
• American Scientific Affiliation Annual Meeting, Trinity Western University, Vancouver Canada, July 22-26, 2005; led a symposium for the PSCF Board Members, “Roundtable Discussion on ASA publications.”
• Attended Annual Meeting of the American Scientific Society at Messiah College, August 5-8, 2005. Chaired the annual “Publications Breakfast Meeting” on August 8 and led the discussion on the publication efforts of the society.
• "Ethics of Biotechnology: Viewing New Creations through Anabaptist Eyes,” organized and led through a committee structure this national bioethics conference on the campus of Eastern Mennonite University, November 13-15, 2003; managed budget of $65,000 and was involved in fund-raising, speaker selection, and moderating conference sessions for over 1000 registrants from EMU, Bridgewater College, and James Madison University; Keynote speakers were selected from across the US and Canada.
• American Scientific Affiliation, Annual Meeting, 7/22 – 7/26/04, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada; Presented a seminar/paper: “Virtue Ethics: An Anabaptist Perspective.”
• American Physiological Society, Annual Meeting, 4/18/04, Washington, D.C. Gave a PowerPoint Presentation on “Integration of Faith & Science: Issues and Perspectives” for a seminar group.
• American Scientific Affiliation, Annual Meeting, 2002, Presented a seminar/paper: “Pedagogical Strategies that Integrate Science and Christian Faith”
• "Asking the Right Questions: Christian Faith and the Choice of Research Topic in the Natural and Applied Sciences.” October 13-15, 2000, University of St. Mary’s of the Lake, Mundelein, IL, sponsored by InterVarsity Graduate Faculty Ministries. (invited attendee; interviewed presentors and participants in preparation for upcoming publication of proceedings sponsored jointly by Intervarsity Graduate Faculty Ministries and American Scientific Affiliation)
• American Scientific Affiliation Annual Meeting, Gordon College, MA, August 3-7, 2000; led a symposium for the PSCF Board Members, “Issues relating to ASA publications.”

 

 

Church: Selected Recent Sermons & Presentations

• “Unshakable Kingdom” Exposition on Hebrews 12:18-29, October 25, 2015, Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, Virginia
• “Loving God with your mind” exposition on Mark 12:28-34, May 20, 2012, Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, Virginia
• “Ephphatha: Be Opened” exposition on Mark 7:31-37, October 16, 2011, Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, Virginia
• “Attachment: Perspectives from Biology and Anabaptism”, June 20, 2010, Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, VA.
• “Bioethical Issues: Death & Dying and Viewing the Human Embryo”, January 17, 2009. Retreat for pastors and congregational leaders, Mountain Valley Mennonite Churches, Highland Retreat Center, Bergton, VA.
• “Death, Choosing Death, and Dying”, November 8, 2008 at Fraternal Anabaptist Fellowship, Lancaster, PA
• “Politics and the Church” 7/17/08, Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, VA
• “Death, Destiny, and Deliverance” 5/28/08, A message for the funeral of Mary Rhodes, Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, VA
• “Humility: An Anabaptist Perspective” 5/20/07, Hartville Conservative Mennonite Church, Hartville, OH
• “An Anabaptist Understanding on Spirituality” 1/28/07, Morning View Mennonite Church, Singers Glen, VA.
• “Determinism versus Free Will: Insights from Science and Scripture” 4/30/06, Morning View Mennonite Church, Singers Glen, VA
• “Reconciliation” 5/21/06, Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, VA
• “Qualities of an Elder” 4/10/05, Faith Mennonite Church, South Boston, VA
• “People of Principle” 11/14/04, Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton VA
• “Learning from the Recabites: Jeremiah 35” 10/3/04, Faith Mennonite Church, South Boston, VA and 8/22/04 Morning View Mennonite Church, Singers Glen, Virginia
• “Have You Ever Been Driven Up a Tree? Luke 19” 3/21/04, Salem Mennonite Church, Baker, WV
• “Divine Humility” 8/31/03 Morning View Mennonite Church, Singers Glen, VA
• “How Shall We Then Live?” 12/15/02 Faith Mennonite Church, South Boston, VA
• “These Five Things I Do Know: Job 19: 23-29” 3/31/02 Dayton Mennonite Church, Dayton, VA
• “A Tale of Three Priests: A Saga on Christian Education” 2/4/01, Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA
• “Thyratira: Tireless and Tolerant: Revelation 2:18-29,” 10/29/00, Dayton Mennonite Church
• “Rooting Out Tolerance: A Lesson from Pergamun, Revelation 2:12-17” 3/12/00 Dayton Mennonite Church & 10/8/00 Bethel Mennonite Church
• “Service of Love: John 13: 1-17” 10/1/00 Morning View Mennonite Church
• “Conversion: Encounter with Jesus: Acts 9:1-31” 5/7/00 Dayton Mennonite Church
• “Permanence of Marriage: Mark 10:1-12”, 3/5/00, Morning View Mennonite Church

Church: Roles/Activities

• Chair of Leadership Search Committee for Dayton Mennonite Church; process to call additional elders from the congregation and to secure a Lead Pastor during a time of congregational transition. July 2015-Present.
• Attended Fellowship of Anabaptist Network (FAN) conference, Lancaster, PA, November 1, 2014.
• Former Overseer for Mountain Valley Mennonite Churches (MVMC) from 1994-2005 which included a cluster of five congregations. Functioned as pastor to the leadership teams of these five congregations and chaired the “Spiritual Discernment Committee.”
  • Co-chaired Bi-monthly MVMC Council Meetings
  • Organized and lead District-wide events and meetings for inspiration and nurture
  • Participated with Pastoral Search Committees in calling persons into ministry
  • Attended and participated in selected meetings and activities of the broader Mennonite Church in various conferences
• Adult Sunday School substitute teacher, teach “Open Circle” mixed adult class at Dayton Mennonite about one time/month.
• Direct “Mountain Valley Mennonite Men Ensemble” a cappella ensemble of twelve men that sing in four-part harmony selected hymns, gospel songs, and spirituals; give programs at various congregations and area facilities
• Member of Dayton Mennonite Men’s Quartet, a cappella quartet of men who sing hymns and gospels songs and give programs at various congregations and area facilities.

Church: Planned & Implemented Programming Events

• Officiated at Bi-annual Communion Service/Ceremony, Dayton Mennonite Church 5/29/05
• Organized and led a church leadership retreat entitled, “Anabaptist Views on Church,” a consultation held for credential leaders of Mountain Valley Mennonite Church congregations at Highland Retreat Center, January 14 & 15, 2005.
• “A Presence Based Life,” a consultation held for credential leaders of Mountain Valley Mennonite Church congregations at Highland Retreat Center, January 9 & 10, 2004.
• “Equipping the Saints” a consultation held for credential leaders of Mountain Valley Mennonite Church congregations at Highland Retreat Center, November 15 & 16, 2004.
• “Consultation for Direction and Mission,” consultation held for credentialed leaders of Mt. Valley District at Highland Retreat Center, November 10 & 11, 2000.
• “Consultation: Issues of Sexuality in the Congregation”, Enos Martin resource speaker, March 24, 2000, at Bethel Mennonite Church for Mt. Valley District congregational leaders.
• Harrisonburg Tent Crusade for Christ, August 1999; week long tent revival campaign with Glen Sell, evangelist, held on the campus of Eastern Mennonite High School
• “How to Be a Christian Parent in a Pagan Culture,” conference and workshop, October 1998, held on the campus of Eastern Mennonite High School.

Community: Activities

• Chair of Steering Committee for Shenandoah Valley Men’s Chorus (2013-Present). A cappella chorus of 35-40 male voices, directed by Jared Stutzman, presents spring concerts annually in the Shenandoah Valley area.
• Clinic for Special Children, Strasburg, PA. February 9, 2015. Exploratory visit for potential collaboration.
• Research Mentor and Advisor (2012-2013 academic year) to two Eastern Mennonite High School Students — Stephanie Anders & Hannah DePoy — for their senior research project, “The Effects of Vitamin C on Embryonic Development.”
• Judge for Virginia Junior Academy of Sciences Presentations, Medical Sciences Division, May 22, 2013; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
• Judge for Shenandoah Regional Science Fair, Animal Sciences Division, March 6, 2012, James Madison University.
• Judge for Virginia Junior Academy of Sciences Presentations, Medical Sciences Division, May 20, 2010; James Madison University
• Judge for High School & Junior High Science Fair, Calvary Christian Academy, Mt. Clinton, VA. February 22, 2008.
• Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Preparedness Task Force, Team member representing EMU (New appointment, 2007).
• Former Member of Rockingham County Sheep and Wool Association, Board of Directors (2000-2005)
• Judge, Virginia Junior Academy of Sciences, Medical/Health Division, May 18, 2005. Reviewed and critiqued science presentations by Virginia junior high and high school students.
• Presented Forum: “Ethics of Human Cloning” Roman Miller, March 15, 2002, at the 9th Annual Biotechnology Symposium, Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg, VA.
• Presented Forum: “Science & Christian Faith” Roman Miller and Richard Bowman, October 8, 2000 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Center, Harrisonburg, VA

Professional Service

• Judge for Virginia Junior Academy of Sciences, (Medical Sciences Division) May 18, 2016. University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
• Chair of Agriculture, Forestry, and Aquaculture Division, Virginia Academy of Sciences, 2016 – 2017
• Judge for Virginia Junior Academy of Sciences, April 21, 2015. James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
• Chair of Agriculture, Forestry, and Aquaculture Division, Virginia Academy of Sciences, 2012 – 2015
• Member of Education Committee, Virginia Academy of Sciences, 2012 – 2015.
• Editor of Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, the quarterly journal of the American Scientific Affiliation from 1999-2007.

 

 

• Honors & Awards
  • 2009-2010 Year Long Sabbatical Project “Investigating Three Creations: Biomedical Graduate Program, Attachment, and Organic Blueberry Production”
  • 2008 Received Faculty Teaching Grant from EMU ($1000) for new course development
  • 2000 Named as an honorary “Fellow” in the American Scientific Affiliation
  • 1999-2007 Appointed as Editor of Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, the journal of the American Scientific Affiliation.
  • 1986-Present Occupant of the Daniel B. Suter Endowed Chair in Biology. Hold this endowed position that provides funds for service and scholarship.
  • Concluded fifth year as a member of Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society which was largely sponsored by a three-year grant ($15,000 for three years) which I co-wrote with Ann Hershberger during the Spring of 2005. Then this organization was extended with a second grant written with Christian Early to the Templeton Foundation (Metanexus)

• Grants
  • PI on USDA Block Grant (2011-546) through Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Commonwealth of Virginia, “Sustaining Organic Blueberry Production: Analysis of Practices and Assessing Outcomes,” two year project (2011-2013) $26,300.
  • PI on USDA Block Grant (2008-427) through Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Commonwealth of Virginia, “Creating Conditions for a Small Sustainable Commercial Organic Blueberry Operation,” two-year project (2009-2011); $18,666.
  • Co-PI on NSF Grant “Bridging the Valley: A STEP Ahead for STEM Majors” with Bob Kolvoord, JMU PI and Project Director in partnership with BRCC, BC, EMU, and SRI. Two year extension with additional funding, (2011-2013) EMU Subaward $36,500 annually.
  • 2009-12 Templeton Foundation Award through the Local Society Initiative. Functioned as co-grant writer and Steering Committee Member for the Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society (SASS). $42,000 Grant award awarded over a period of three years for project, “A Transdisciplinary Exploration of Attachment through Anabaptist Eyes.”
  • Co-PI on NSF Grant “Bridging the Valley: A STEP Ahead for STEM Majors” with Bob Kolvoord, JMU PI and Project Director in partnership with BRCC, BC, EMU, and SRI. Three year grant, (2008-2011) EMU Subaward $34,508 annually.
  • 2005-7 Templeton Foundation Award through the Local Society Initiative. Functioned as co-grant writer and co-organizer for the new Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society (SASS). $15,000 Grant award awarded over a period of three years.
  • 2004 Templeton/ASA Lecture Series (a competitive grant program; $4500 was awarded to EMU in order to bring two speakers – Owen Gingerich and Richard Wright — to the campus for seminar presentations during the Fall Semester.
  • 1986-Present. Daniel B. Suter Endowed Chair; Program monies for student/faculty research ($3,000/yearly for student directed research or for biology department program enhancement; average total budget $12,000) $6,000 annually, shared with other Biology faculty who are involved in directing student research projects.
  • 1990-1992 Miller, Roman J. Principal Investigator; Brubaker, Kenton, Co-Investigator, National Science Foundation, Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement Program. ($65,771, 1:1 matching grant) “Biology as Inquiry and Biochemical Investigations: Revitalizing and Modernizing a Freshman Biology Majors Course Sequence.” Award Period: April 15, 1990 – April 15, 1992.
  • 1985 Recipient of National Kidney Foundation Individual Research Fellowship ($17,000 annually)
  • 1984-1985 Co-investigator on National Institutes of Health Research Grant (Michael G. Mawhinney, PI) (R01 AM33735-01). ($81,000 annually).
  • 1982-1984 Salary Support by Endocrinology Training Grant, National Institutes of Health (T-32-AM07312-0551) postdoctoral research fellow (1982-1984)

Restricted Schedule II & III Drug License #0220000281, Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health Professions

• American Scientific Affiliation (Named as “Fellow” in this organization)
• American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
• BioLogos
• Christian Medical & Dental Associations
• Council on Undergraduate Research
• National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
• Sigma Xi, Society for Scientific Research (Member of Shenandoah Valley Chapter)
• Virginia Academy of Science (Current Chair of Agriculture, Forestry, and Aquaculture Division)
• Virginia Association for Biological Farming

• Virginia Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, May 18-19, 2016, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Virginia Academy of Sciences Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting, October 24, 2015, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
• Virginia Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, May 22, 2015, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
• Virginia Health Advisors Meeting, April 27, 2015. Hosted by University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
• Health Advisors Meeting, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV, March 13-14, 2015.
• Virginia Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, May 2015, James Madison University
• “Farm to Table” Conference, Blue Ridge Community College, December 2, 2014.
• Spotted Wing Drosophila Conference for Organic Blueberry Growers, October 10-13, 2014, Sponsored by University of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, invited consultant
• Virginia Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, May 2014, Richmond, VA
• Virginia Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, April 22-23, 2013, Blacksburg, Virginia
• Virginia Health Professions Advisors Workshop, April 24, 2013, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
• “There is NO “I” in Team”, Health Professions Advisors Conference, Southern Association of Advisors for the Health Professions 11th Biannual Meeting, April 4-7, 2013, Louisville, Kentucky
• Health Professions Advisors Conference, March 1-2, 2013, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV
• National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP), June 20-24, 2012, Baltimore, MD
• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, March 28-30, 2012, Washington, D.C.
• NSF-STEM education grant annual conference, “STEP 2012: Building a STEP Community of Practice,” March 15-16, 2012, Arlington, VA
• “Day at the Medical Center” University of Virginia, March 13, 2012. Attended this meeting of premedical advisors, taking along three EMU undergraduate premedicine students to visit the medical school and facilities.
• Virginia Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, May 26, 2011. University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
• Future Harvest CASA 12th Annual Conference, The Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center, Reisterstown, Maryland, January 15, 2011.

*Health Professions Advisors Meeting, March 11 & 12, 2011, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV

• Virginia Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, May 21, 2010. James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

*Health Professions Advisors Meeting, March 6 & 7, 2009, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV

• “Day at the Medical Center” University of Virginia, March 11, 2008. Attended this meeting of premedical advisors and premedicine students to visit the medical school and facilities.

• 2015-2016
  • BMX 611 Biomedicine, Faith, and Ethics (3) with Peter Dula
• 2013-2014
  • BMC 621 Biomedicine Transdiscipline Seminar III (Fall) with Julia Halterman
  • BMC 622 Biomedicine Transdiscipline Seminar IV (Spring) with Carolyn Stauffer

• 2012-2013
  • BMC 601 Biomedicine Transdiscipline Seminar I (Fall) with Carolyn Stauffer
  • BMC 602 Biomedicine Transdiscipline Seminar II (Spring) with Galen Lehman

• Annually:
  • BIOL 421 Advanced Human Physiology/BMC 562 Human Physiology (4 SH), 2 lab sections
  • BIOL 302 Developmental Biology/BMC 551 Developmental Biology (4 SH), 1 lab section
  • BIOL 461,462 Biology Research (1-2 SH) Independent research students: for academic year 2015-2016 will supervise Justin Paul.

• Current Committees
  • MA in Biomedicine Advisory Committee, Chair (2011-2016)
  • Member of the Commission for the Sciences, (2010-2016). A committee designed to encourage participation in the EMU Science Center Building Campaign
  • Animal Care and Use Committee member (2010 and continuing to present). Functions to monitor and approve use of animals in research projects.
  • Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society, Steering Committee, 2005-2016
  • Anabaptist Center for Religion and Society (ACRS), Steering Committee, 2005-2016
  • EMU Chapel Talk for STEM division meeting, February 17, 2016, “Is Anabaptism Still Relevant for EMU?”

• Presentations Outside of Class
  • “Videography and Pedagogy” EMU Faculty Meeting, February 2016.
  • “Writing Grant Proposals.” Kairos Place luncheon presentation, May 17, 2013
  • “Vision for the Sciences” presentations for area alumni meetings in Ohio and Pennsylvania (2009-2010).
  • "Finding Place within the Biology Department and Discipline” with Kelly Smucker, Senior Biology major and co-presenter at Tuesday Faculty Luncheon forum, February 3, 2009.
  • "Biological Anthropology: Issues in Science & Theology”, May 2008, Guest presentation for Issues and Values in Science, May Summer term course; Tara Kishbaugh, instructor
  • "This I Believe: Walking Humbly, the Neglected Virtue”, EMU Chapel Talk, April 2, 2008.
  • "Issues in Abortion and Embryonic Stem Cell Research,” April 2007, Guest presentation for REL 312 Ethics in the Way of Jesus, Ted Grimsrud, Course Instructor
  • "PPHS Programs at EMU”, Summit for the Sciences, EMU Suter Science Center, February 17, 2007.

• Other
  • Member of Psychology faculty search committee, 2014-15;
  • Member of Chemistry department search committee for Chemical Hygiene Officer/Faculty, 2014-15.
  • North Carolina Health Career Explo Tour, April 13-17, 2015. Participated in a circuit of Nine Universities promoting EMU Grad programs: Biomedicine, Nursing, and Counseling