Dr. Janis Miller

Biography

Janis M. Miller is a Professor Emerita at the University of Michigan School of Nursing with more than 20 years of research expertise in pelvic floor disorders. Her clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner at the University of Michigan urogynecology clinic enhances her research focus on pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and birth-related injuries. Dr. Miller has led significant research initiatives, such as the Fluids and Beverages Underlying Lower Urinary Symptoms (FABULUS) and the Healthy Bladder studies, aimed at improving the understanding of urinary symptoms among women. She has also made contributions to international research, notably through her work with the International Center for Advanced Research Training (ICART) in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. There, Dr. Miller collaborates on issues related to sexual violence and obstetric fistula. Her teaching career includes extensive experience mentoring numerous students and presenting at various academic conferences. Dr. Miller's accomplishments are recognized through multiple awards, including the Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She holds a PhD from the University of Michigan and a Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

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