Dr Andrew Miller is the Undergraduate Teaching Convener for the Pathology Vertical Module and the convener of Anatomical Pathology.
He is also an anatomical pathologist at the Canterbury Health Laboratories.
Research interests
Study of disease by macroscopic, microscopic and immunohistochemical techniques.
Medical education
Diagnostic cytopathology, histopathology and morbid anatomy
Publications
Manandhar, S., Chambers, S., Miller, A., Ishii, I., & Bhatia, M. (2023). Pharmacological inhibition and genetic deletion of cystathionine gamma-lyase in mice protects against organ injury in sepsis: A key role of adhesion molecules on endothelial cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24, 13650. doi: 10.3390/ijms241713650
Journal - Research Article
Bothara, R. K., Tafuna'i, M., Wilkinson, T. J., Desrosiers, J., Jack, S., Pattemore, P. K., Walls, T., Sopoaga, F., Murdoch, D. R., & Miller, A. P. (2021). Global health classroom: Mixed methods evaluation of an interinstitutional model for reciprocal global health learning among Samoan and New Zealand medical students. Globalization & Health, 17, 99. doi: 10.1186/s12992-021-00755-8
Journal - Research Article
Kirtikar, A., Miller, A., Walls, T., Bothara, R., Ramirez, C., & Rolston, S. (2020). Pilot study of a global health classroom: A collaboration between Otago Medical School, New Zealand and School of Medicine Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico [Short communications]. Proceedings of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE): The Virtual Conference. SC4.4.6 (5666). Retrieved from https://amee.org/conferences/amee-2020
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bothara, R., Tafunai, M., Lucio-Ramirez, C., & Miller, A. (2020). Global health classroom: A model for interinstitutional partnerships for collaborative global health learning using digital technology [Masterclass]. Proceedings of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE): The Virtual Conference. MC32 (4300). Retrieved from https://amee.org/conferences/amee-2020
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Sim, H., Miller, A., Bothara, R., Wilkinson, T., Jack, S., & Desrosiers, J. (2019). Samoan, New Zealand and Nepalese medical student perspectives and ideas regarding global health within medical criteria. Proceedings of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Annual Conference. (pp. 621). Retrieved from https://amee.org/home
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Hider, P., Dempster-Rivett, K., Williman, J., Dempster-Rivett, M., Sadler, L., McLeod, M., Miller, A., & Sykes, P. (2018). A review of cervical cancer occurrences in New Zealand 2008–2012. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1472), 53-63. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Bothara, R. K., Wilkinson, T., Murdoch, D. R., Jack, S., Sopoaga, F., Desrosiers, J., Tafuna'i, M., Walls, T., Pattemore, P. K., … Miller, A. (2018). Global Health Classroom: Experiences and learning outcomes of virtual collaborative learning between New Zealand and Samoan medical students. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference. Renmark, Australia: ANZAHPE. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Sim, H., Miller, A., Bothara, R., Wilkinson, T., Murdoch, D. R., Jack, S., Sopoaga, T., Desrosiers, J., Tafuna'i, M., Walls, T., Pattemore, P. K., & Shrestha, A. (2018). Samoan, New Zealand and Nepalese medical student perspectives and ideas regarding global health within medical curricula. Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 11th Annual Conference. (pp. 14). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/global-health/annual-conference
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Wilkinson, T., Jack, S., Desrosiers, J., Tafuna'i, M., Pattemore, P., Miller, A., & Bothara, R. (2018). The Global Health Classroom: Experiences and learning outcomes of collaborative global health learning between New Zealand and Samoan medical students in a virtual classroom. Proceedings of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference. (pp. 16). Retrieved from https://www.amee.org/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bothara, R. K., Wilkinson, T., Murdoch, D. R., Jack, S., Sopoaga, F., Desrosiers, J., Tafuna'i, M., Walls, T., Pattemore, P. K., … Miller, A. (2018, June). Global Health Classroom: Experiences and learning outcomes of virtual collaborative learning between New Zealand and Samoan medical students. Verbal presentation at the Otago Medical School Medical Education Research Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Sim, H., Miller, A., Bothara, R., Wilkinson, T., Murdoch, D. R., Jack, S., Sopoaga, F., Desrosiers, J., Tafuna'i, M., Walls, T., Pattemore, P. K., & Shrestha, A. (2018, June). Samoan, New Zealand and Nepalese medical student perspectives and ideas regarding global health within medical curricula. Verbal presentation at the Otago Medical School Medical Education Research Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Bothara, R. K., Murdoch, D. R., Jack, S., Sopoaga, F., Desrosiers, J., Tafuna'i, M., Walls, T., Pattemore, P. K., … Wilkinson, T., & Miller, A. (2017). Medical student experiences and outcomes from collaborative global health learning among New Zealand, Samoa and Nepal. Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 10th Annual Conference. (pp. 6). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/global-health/annual-conference
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Currie, M., Hock, B., McKenzie, J., Miller, A., Simcock, J., Mackenzie, K., Seddon, A., & Kennedy, B. (2017, July). Functional and prognostic significance of neutrophil subpopulations in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Branch of the Australasian Society for Immunology (NZ ASI) Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Kennedy, B. R., McCall, J. L., Miller, A. P., Gibbs, D. D., Kemp, R. A., & Currie, M. J. (2017, July). Identifying neutrophil subpopulations in colorectal cancer. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Branch of the Australasian Society for Immunology (NZ ASI) Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Seddon, A., Hock, B., Miller, A., Frei, L., Pearson, J., McKenzie, J., Simcock, J., & Currie, M. (2016). Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas with markers of increased metastatic risk are associated with elevated numbers of neutrophils and/or granulocytic myeloid derived suppressor cells. Journal of Dermatological Science, 83(2), 124-130. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.04.013
Journal - Research Article
Fitzgerald, P., Cox, B., Miller, A., Hall, S., & Reid, J. (2016). The proposed change to primary HPV screening in New Zealand: Reasons for caution. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1431), 18-22. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Miller, A. P., Shrestha, A., Murdoch, D. R., & Desrosiers, J. (2016). A global health classroom (GHCR): Collaborative case-based small-group learning activities between medical student at PAHS Medical School, Nepal and UOC, New Zealand: A pilot study utilising information and communications technology (ICT). Proceedings of the Otago Global Health Institute (OGHI) 9th Annual Conference. (pp. 13). Retrieved from http://dnmeds.otago.ac.nz/departments/psm/research/international_hlth/conference/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Seddon, A. R., Hock, B. D., Miller, A. P., Frei, L. P., Pearson, J. F., McKenzie, J. L., Simcock, J. W., & Currie, M. J. (2015). Neutrophils in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: Potential prognostic markers? New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1421). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
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Wong, J., Miller, A., Cross, N., Grundy, K., O'Keefe, M., & Jardine, D. (2014). Calciphylaxis: Fatal arteriosclerosis of uncertain mechanism. Internal Medicine Journal, 44(10), 1040-1041. doi: 10.1111/imj.12562
Journal - Research Other
MacKenzie, K. A., Miller, A. P., Hock, B. D., Gardner, J., Simcock, J. W., Roake, J. A., Dachs, G. U., Robinson, B. A., & Currie, M. J. (2011). Angiogenesis and host immune response contribute to the aggressive character of non-melanoma skin cancers in renal transplant recipients. Histopathology, 58(6), 875-885. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2011.03845.x
Journal - Research Article
Miller, A. (2010). [Review of the book Functional histology (2nd edition)]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1321). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1321/4321/content.pdf
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Morley-Bunker, A., Miller, A., & Neal, H. (2010). Validation of the BD FocalPointTM GS Imaging System for cervical screening by Canterbury Health Laboratories, New Zealand. Acta Cytologica, 54(3, Suppl.), (pp. 481-482). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bhandari, S., Charles, C. J., Miller, A. P., Scott-Thomas, A., Syhre, M., & Chambers, S. T. (2010, September). Cyclophosphamide pulmonary toxicity limiting sheep model of immunosuppression. Poster session presented at the Fourth Annual Division of Health Sciences Research Forum, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Morley-Bunker, A., Miller, A., & Neal, H. (2010, May). Validation of the BD FocalPointTM GS Imaging System for cervical screening by Canterbury Health Laboratories, New Zealand. Poster session presented at the 17th International Congress of Cytology, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Miller, A., Rudland, J., Hurrell, M., & Ali, A. (2009). Rad-Path: Integrated anatomical pathology and radiology undergraduate tutorials. Pathology, 41(5), 460-466. doi: 10.1080/00313020903049286
Journal - Research Article
Sykes, P., Miller, A., & Peddie, D. (2009). Unsatisfactory cervical cytology screening specimens are associated with missed cervical dysplasia and cancer [Author's reply]. BJOG, 116(6), 867. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02114.x
Journal - Research Other
Doudney, K., Harley, J. A., Pearson, J. F., Miller, A., Aitchison, A., Kennedy, M. A., Porter, R. J., Elmslie, J. L., & Joyce, P. R. (2009). Upstream genetic variant near INSIG2 is associated with adipose metabolism in bipolar patients with valproate induced weight gain. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Carney Pharmacogenomics Symposium. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/christchurch/otago019049.pdf
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Sykes, P. H., Harker, D. Y., Miller, A., Whitehead, M., Neal, H., Wells, J. E., & Peddie, D. (2008). A randomised comparison of SurePath liquid-based cytology and conventional smear cytology in a colposcopy clinic setting. BJOG, 115(11), 1375-1381. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01865.x
Journal - Research Article
Morris, C., Benjes, S., Gough, S., McDonald, M., McKenzie, G., Moon, S. Y., Walker, L., Morrin, H., … Atkinson, C., Ganly, P., Harris, G., Miller, A., Robinson, B., & Spearing, R. (2004). Cancer genetics: Ar'ray for the future! Proceedings of the New Zealand Society for Oncology Conference. (pp. 30). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Morris, C., Walker, L., McKenzie, G., Harris, G., Miller, A., Morrin, H., … Wells, E., Atkinson, C., & Robinson, B. (2004). Cytogenetic and molecular profiling of breast cancer. Proceedings of the Canterbury Health Science Research Conference. (pp. 30). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Morris, C., Benjes, S., Gough, S., McDonald, M., McKenzie, G., Moon, S. Y., Walker, L., Morrin, H., … Atkinson, C., Ganly, P., Harris, G., Miller, A. P., Robinson, B., & Spearing, R. (2004, June). Cancer genetics: Ar'ray for the future! Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Society for Oncology Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Miller, A. P., Schwartz, P. L., & Loten, E. G. (2000). Systems integration: A middle way between problem-based learning and traditional courses. Medical Teacher, 22, 51-58.
Journal - Research Article
Schwartz, P. L., Loten, E. G., & Miller, A. P. (1999). Curriculum reform at the University of Otago Medical School. Academic Medicine, 74, 675-679.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Dockerty, J. D., McBride, M., Miller, A. P., & Ahlbom, A. (1999). EMF and childhood leukemia. Epidemiology.10(4). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Kennedy, M. A., Damak, S., Miller, A. P., Cameron, A. V., Rogers, G. R., Day, W. A., … Fleming, J. S., … Love, D. R. (1999). A Mouse Model of Adrenoleukodystrophy. Proceedings of the Human Genome Meeting. Brisbane, Australia: Human Genome Organisation (HUGO). [Abstract]
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Doyle, T. C. A., Elwood, J. M., Smale, P. N., Berkeley, B. B., Blennerhassett, J., Miller, A. P., Chartres, S. M., Hunter, M. H., Packer, S. G. K., & Pfeifer, M. (1998). Clinical outcomes of the Otago-Southland Breast Cancer Screening Programme 1991-1996. New Zealand Medical Journal, 111, 380-383.
Journal - Research Article
Guilford, P., Hopkins, J. B. W., Harraway, J., McLeod, M., McLeod, N., Harawira, P., … Miller, A., & Reeve, A. E. (1998). E-cadherin germline mutations in familial gastric cancer. Nature, 392(6674), 402-405. doi: 10.1038/32918
Journal - Research Article
Loten, E. G., Schwartz, P. L., & Miller, A. P. (1998). Promoting small-group teaching through funding changes. Academic Medicine, 73(5), 615.
Journal - Research Article
Miller, A. P., Haden, P., Schwartz, P. L., & Loten, E. G. (1997). Pilot studies of in-course assessment for a revised medical curriculum: II. Computer-based, individual. Academic Medicine, 72, 1113-1115.
Journal - Research Article
Schwartz, P. L., Loten, E. G., & Miller, A. P. (1997). Pilot studies of in-course assessment for a revised medical curriculum: I. Paper-based, whole class. Academic Medicine, 72, 1109-1112.
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