Roberta Millard

Roberta Millard serves as Assistant Professor in both the College of Medicine (University Park Curriculum) and Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Penn State University, while also acting as Team Physician for Penn State Athletics. Her clinical and research work centers on sports medicine with specialized focus on female athletic health.

Her research interests prominently feature the female athlete triad, stress fractures, and osteoporosis, with clinical practice extending to bone health, osteoarthritis, and exercise prescription. Key administrative roles include Medical Director of Penn State's Clinical Research Center since 2010 and Lab Director for Penn State Health Sports Medicine since 2011.

Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent focus on sports injury biomechanics, particularly patellofemoral joint disorders. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration in athletic training research, with significant citations in taping techniques and pain response studies. The 2008 collagen hydrolysate study shows her expansion into nutritional interventions for joint pain.

Notable recognition includes:

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020)
• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022)

She coordinates the Sports Medicine Conference Series at Mount Nittany Medical Center since 2011 and holds board certification in Internal Medicine (1989). Her educational contributions emphasize musculoskeletal physical diagnosis and general internal medicine training.