Megan (Meg) Miller

Megan (Meg) Miller, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing. Her work focuses on improving quality of life and well-being among people living with serious illness, with particular interests in palliative and supportive care, symptom science, spirituality, and psychedelic-assisted therapies. Grounded in a holistic (mind, body, spirit) approach to health and healing, Megan is passionate about advancing compassionate, equitable, and person-centered care.

Megan earned her PhD in Nursing from Michigan State University in 2020 and subsequently completed postdoctoral research training at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research has evolved from examining the role of spirituality in cancer-related pain and symptom experiences to exploring broader questions of spiritual well-being, supportive care, and equitable access to emerging therapies. Across this work, she is especially committed to centering patient and community perspectives, building meaningful partnerships, and ensuring that advances in healthcare are responsive to the diverse needs, values, and priorities of the people they are intended to serve.

In addition to her research, Megan is dedicated to nursing education, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is a graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research and serves on the Executive Committee of the UW–Madison Center for Psychedelic Research and Education. Her work is guided by a deep commitment to honoring the whole person, fostering connection, and supporting more compassionate and equitable approaches to care.