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POSITION: Professor Emeritus/Biology
DEPARTMENTS:
School of Sciences, Engineering, Art and Nursing
Biology, Chemistry, & Environmental Science
Biomedicine
LOCATION: Main Campus, Harrisonburg | SSC
PHONE: (540) 432-4416
Dr. Roman J. Miller was the former Daniel B. Suter Endowed Professor of Biology and the Director of the MA in Biomedicine program at ˛ÝÝŽÉçÇř, 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
PHD, Kent State University (Physiology and Biomedicine)
MS, University of Akron (Mammalian Physiology)
BA, Malone University (Biological Sciences)
AA, East Mississippi Junior College (Biology)
Schwartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 2016. âChapter 58: Androgens, Anti-Androgens, and Anabolic Steroidsâ IN Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications, 7th Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.) Jaypee Medical Publishers: London, United Kingdom. IN PRESS.
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.
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.
Brad Billings and Roman Miller, 2014. “Organic vs. Conventional Mulch: Field Trial Examines Better Blueberry Production.” Acres U.S.A. 44(9): 24-30.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Brad Billings and Roman Miller, 2012. “Protecting Organic Blueberries against Birds and Insects,” Acres U.S.A. 42(11): 56-63.
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.
Hoover, Braydon P., Fuglie, Denay M., and Miller, Roman J. 2011. âOptimal Growth Conditions across Organic Highbush Blueberry Cultivars and Soil Treatments.â Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 62 (1,2):19.
Roman Miller, 2011. “Viewing the Early Human Embryo through Anabaptist Eyesâ IN Moral Status of the Human Embryo Mark Carr, editor. Center for Christian Bioethics, Loma Linda School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. In Press.
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.
Roman Miller and Christian Early, 2009. âAttachment: A Trans-disciplinary Perspective Viewed through Anabaptist Eyes,â 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)
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)
Miller, Roman J. 2007. âTransitions: A Way of Lifeâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 59(4): 249.
Miller, Roman J. 2007. âThe Elusive Virture, Gelassenheit, and Feet Washingâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 59(3): 169.
Miller, Roman J. 2007. âDo We Debate or Dialogue Issues of Science and Faith?â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 59(1): 1.
Miller, Roman J. 2006. âHow Do You Measure Up?â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 58(4): 257.
Miller, Roman J. 2006. âVirtue Ethics and Graceâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 58(3): 169.
Miller, Roman J. 2006. âWere Neanderthals Created in Godâs Image?â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 58(2): 89.
Miller, Roman J. 2006. âWhen Fraud Knocks on the Doorâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 58(1): 1
Miller, Roman J. 2005. âCreative Barn Buildingâ Editorial. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 57(3): 169
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.
Miller, Roman J. 2005. âViewing Bioethics through Anabaptist Eyesâ 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.
Miller, Roman J. 2005. âWhen Sickness ComesâŚand Goesâ Editorial. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 52(2): 81
Miller, Roman and Denlinger, Chadrick. 2005. âRegulation of Blood Pressure and Respiration in the Rat,â IN: Laboratory Manual for Physiology: A Benjamin Cummings Custom Edition. Dee Silverthorn, Bruce Johnson, Alice Mills (eds). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings, 18 pp.
Miller, Roman J. 2004. âAbortionâ IN Ethics: Revised Edition, John K. Roth (ed.) Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 3-9.
Miller, Roman J. 2004. âSeeing Ourselves through Anotherâs Eyesâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 56(4): 241
Miller, Roman J. 2004. âLongeing Is More than Trotting in a Circleâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 56(3): 161
Miller, Roman J. 2004. âWhat Do You Have There in Your Hand?â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 56(2): 81.
Miller, Roman J. 2003. âThe Gatheringâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 55(2): 71
Miller, Roman J. 2003. âBefore Technology Faltersâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 55(1): 1
Miller, Roman J. 2002. âBeginning and Ending: Controversy and Dialogueâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 54(4): 219
Miller, Roman J. 2002. âSyzygy: Aligning Heaven, Earth, and Faithâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 54(3): 149
Miller, Roman J. 2002. âLambing Ethicsâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 54(2): 79
Miller, Roman J. 2002. âNailsâ IN Magillâs Medical Guide, 2nd edition, Karen Kalmick, Connie Rizzo, and Nancy Piotrowski, eds. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, pp. 1551-1555.
Miller, Roman J. 2002. âPrick of the Goadâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 54(1): 1
Miller, Roman J. 2001. âWhy Publish These Proceedings?â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 53(4): 219
Schwartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 2001. âChapter 63: Androgens, Anti-Androgens, and Anabolic Steroidsâ IN Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications, 6th Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.).Little & Brown: Boston; pp. 724-734.
Miller, Roman J. 2001. âPest Purgation for Productive Pastureâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 53(3): 141
Hess-Yoder, Rachel, Herr, Sarah, and Miller, Roman J. 2001. âIsolation and Separation of Cell Populations from the Mouse Anterior Prostateâ Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 52 (2): xx.
Miller, Roman J. 2001. âConnections: Chasm Bridgesâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 53(2): 71
Miller, Roman J. 2001. âBeyond the Edge?â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 53(1): 1
Miller, Roman J. 2000. âA âReviewingâ Communityâ Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 52(4): 219-220..
Miller, Roman J. 2000. âOn Rocks, Questions, and Creations.â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 52(2): 79-80.
Miller, Roman J. 2000. âWelcome, New Day!â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 52(1): 1-2.
Miller, Roman J. 1999. âLook Out! Construction in Progress!â Editorial, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 51(4): 211-212.
Miller, Roman J. 1997. âPubertal developmental changes in the mouse anterior prostate: a histological view.â Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 48 (2):142.
Swartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 1997. âAndrogens and anabolic steroids.â IN: Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications, 5th Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.).Little & Brown: Boston; pp. 761-775.
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.
Miller, Roman J. 1996. “Physiology.” IN: Magill’s Medical Guide: Health and Illness, Supplement. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA. pp. 1507-1510.
Miller, Roman J. 1996. “Steroids.” IN: Magill’s Medical Guide: Health and Illness, Supplement. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA. pp. 1621-1624.
Miller, Roman J. 1996. âHuman Development & Christian Ethics.â Gospel Herald, Scottdale, PA
Horst, Ryan C. and Miller, Roman J. 1995. âTendon Disorders.â IN: Magillâsâ Medical Guide: Health and Illness. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 749-750.
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.
Miller, Roman J. 1994. âAbortion.â IN: Magillâsâ Survey of Science: Ethics. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 3-6.
Miller, Elva B. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. âThe eye and eye diseases.â IN: Magillâsâ Survey of Science: Medical Science. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA,
Swartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. âAndrogens and anabolic steroids.â IN: Modern Pharmacology, 4nd Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.). Little & Brown: Boston; pp. 761-773
Zook, Matthew B. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. âMorphometric post natal development of the mouse seminal vesicle.â Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 45(2): 104.
Grimaldi, Mark R. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. âMorphometric characteristics of the mouse testis during post natal development periods.â Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 45(2): 96.
Good, Peter A. and Miller, Roman J. 1994. âMorphometric post-natal development of the mouse epididymis.â Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 45(2): 96.
Rittenhouse, John; Grimalid, Mark; Good, Peter; and Miller, Roman. 1993. âA quantitative histological assessment of male reproductive development in Swiss-Webster mice.â Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 44(2): 173.
Miller, Roman J. 1993. âMicroscopes.â IN: Magillâsâ Survey of Science: Life Science Series. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 1697-1703
Yoder, Robert E.; Rittenhouse, John L; Leatherman, Judith L.; and Miller, Roman J. 1992. âEffects of fibroblast growth factor on accessory sex glands of prepubertal mice.â Virginia Journal of Science 43(2): 286.
Miller, Roman J. 1991. âAnimal Cell Types.â IN: Magill, Frank N. (ed) Magillâs Survey of Science: Life Science Series. Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 105-111.
Miller, Roman J. 1991. âGrowth in Animal Development.â IN: Magillâsâ Survey of Science: Life Science Series. Magill, Frank (ed.). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA, pp. 1240-1246.
Miller, Roman J. 1990. âHuman Development and Christian Ethics.â Missionary Light 71 (March-April): 5-7.
Grove, Andy D. and Miller, Roman J. 1990. âEffects of pharmacological doses of estrogen on soluble proteins of the mouse prostate.â Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 41(2): 106
Swartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 1990. âChapter 68. Androgens and anabolic steroids.â IN Modern Pharmacology, 3rd edition. Craig, Charles R. and Stitzel, Robert E. (eds). Little, Brown and Company: Boston, pp. 891-909.
Lehman, Brenda; Smith, Roger; Leichty, Kerry; Kauffman, Clint; and Miller, Roman J. 1990. âEffects of androgen and epidermal growth factor interaction on the prepubertal development of the mouse accessory sex glands.â The Prostate 16:291-298.
Miller, Roman J. and Brubaker, Beryl, 1990. (co-editors). Bioethics and the Beginning of Life_. Herald Press: Scottdale, PA
Lee, R. David and Miller, Roman J. 1989. âMorphometric analysis of the effects of beta-estradiol on accessory sex glands of male Swiss-Webster mice.â Abstract. Virginia Journal of Science 40 (2): 97.
Derstine, T.H., Martin, B.K., and Miller, R.J. 1988. âPost-natal reproductive development in male Swiss-Webster mice.â Abstract. Journal of Andrology 9(1): 28P.
Smith, R., Lehman, B.L., Leichty, K.D., Kauffman, C., and Miller, R.J. 1988. âInteraction of epidermal growth factor with androgen in prepubertal development of the mouse seminal vesicle.â Abstract. Journal of Andrology 9(1): 28P.
Miller, Roman J. and Killian, Gary J. 1987. âMorphometric analyses of epididymides from normal and vasectomized rats.â Journal of Andrology 8:279-291
Mariotti, Angelo; Durham, John; Fredrickson, Richard; Miller, Roman; Butcher, Fred; and Mawhinney, Michael. 1987. âActions and interactions of estradiol and retinoic acid in mouse anterior prostate gland.â Biology of Reproduction 37:1023-1035
Miller, Roman J.; Donovan, Michael P.; Frederickson, Richard G.; and Mawhinney, Michael G. 1986. âSimplified non-enzymatic technique for isolation of epithelium and muscle from the dog prostate gland.â The Prostate 9:85-96
Pence, R.P., Zehr, B.M., Martin, B.K., and Miller, R.J. 1986. âMouse seminal vesicle respond to steroid treatment.â Abstract. American Zoologist 26(4): 31A.
Miller, Roman J. and Killian, Gary J. 1986. âRegional stereological analyses of rat epididymal cells.â Abstract. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 105(1): 93.
Swartz, Frank L. and Miller, Roman J. 1986. âChapter 65. Androgens and anabolic steroids.â IN: Modern Pharmacology, 2nd Edition. Craig, C. and Stitzel, R. (eds.). Little & Brown: Boston; pp. 905-924.
Durham, John P.; Butcher, Fred R.; Teoh, T.S.; Miller, Roman; and Mawhinney, Michael G. 1986. âCharacterization and androgenic regulation of soluble protein kinases and protein phosphorylation in rat ventral prostate gland.â Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics 244(2):692-700
Miller, Roman and Mawhinney, Michael. 1985. âRetinoids inhibit cytosol estrogen binding in the dog prostate.â Abstract. Journal of Andrology 6(2 Suppl): 87P.
Miller, R.J.; Killian, G.J.; and Vasilenko, P. III. 1984. âEffects of long and short-term vasectomy on structural and functional parameters of the rat.â Journal of Andrology 5:381-388
Miller, R.J., Donovan, M.P., Frederickson, R.G., and Mawhinney, M.G. 1984. âCytosolic estrogen binding in separated glandular and stromal tissues of normal dog prostates.â Abstract. Journal of Urology 131 (4 Part 2): 121A.
Miller, R. and Mawhinney, M. 1984. âMeasurement of 5-alpha reductase activity in epithelium and muscle from normal and hypertrophied dog prostates using a rapid and simple tissue separation technique.â Abstract. Journal of Andrology 5(1): 17P.
Miller, R.J. and Killian, G.J. 1983. âApplication of a FORTRAN computer program to quantify rat epididymal tissue and cell alterations induced by vasectomy.â Acta Stereological 2(Suppl 1):223-226
Miller, R.J. and Killian, G.J. 1983. âRat epididymal halo cells have lymphocytic characteristics.â Biology of Reproduction 28(Suppl 1): 130.
Miller, Roman J. 1983. âThe rat epididymis: morphmetric parameters, consequences of vasectomy, and halo cell characteristics.â Doctoral Dissertation, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.
Miller, R.J. et al., 1983. âAge dependent effect of hemicastration on male rat reproductive capacity.â Journal of Andrology 4(1): 38.
Miller, R.J. and Van Haastert, P.J.M. 1982. âCharacteristic activities of cyclic GMP phosphodiesterase from Dictyostelium discoideum.â Abstract. Ohio Journal of Science 82(April): 69.
Miller, R.J. and Killian, G.J. 1982. âEffects of short- and long-term vasectomy on anatomic, physiologic, immunologic, and hematologic parameters of the rat.â Abstract. Journal of Andrology 3(1): 37.
Miller, R..J., Purtillo, J.M., and Killian, G.J. 1982. âA user simplieifed FORTRAN computer program for stereological analysis of complex multicellualr organs.â Abstract. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 101(1): 113.
Miller, R.J. and Killian, G.J., 1981. âA morphometric system employing stereological techniques and FORTRAN computer programming for quantifying cellular dynamics in the rat epididymis.â Abstract. Ohio Journal of Sciences 81 (April): 72.
Miller, R.J. 1977. âToxicology of sublethal mercury levels in mice contrasted with protective aspects generated by dietary trace metals zinc and selenium.â Masterâs Thesis, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.
Miller, R., Goodpastor, W., Van Buren, D., Schaeufele, J. and Watson, L. 1977. âEffects of mercury exposure on immune response of mice.â Abstracts of the Annual Meeting, American Society of Microbiology.
Miller, R.J., Grimm, R., Goodpastor,W., Van Buren, G., Van Buren, D., and Watson, L.J. 1976. âEffect of mercury on immune response and increased susceptibility of mice to experimental infection. Abstract. American Zoology 16: 261.
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