Bem Culiat
Chair
Dr. Cymbeline (Bem) Culiat studied the genetic and molecular basis of early mammalian development for nearly a decade as a senior scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Her studies led to the discovery of the role of the NELL1 signaling protein in pathways controlling the growth and maturation of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. This discovery is the foundation on which NellOne Therapeutics (NellOne) was established in 2008. Dr. Culiat is the inventor on various patents related to the clinical applications of the NELL1 protein in skeletal muscle wound healing and treatment of cardiovascular disorders. These patents were exclusively licensed to NellOne on a worldwide basis. See more >>
ctculiat@comcast.net
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John Van Sloten
Board Member
I am very excited to be on the board of the Center for Pastoral Science. As a Christian pastor I want to be ‘reading’ all that God has authored. The truth woven into the book of the cosmos gives me more with which to know and love him. I believe all Christians are meant to know God through this created text. And I’m passionate to be part of something that will help make that happen.
John is the founding pastor of New Hope Christian Reformed Church in Calgary. His passion lies at the intersection of God’s word in the bible and God’s word in creation. For the past six years – mostly through Sunday sermons – he has been exploring how these two books complement, co-illumine and counter balance one another. Over the years he has preached on many different creation texts; Hollywood films, classical and contemporary music, sport, art, the the body’s immune system, Parkinson’s disease, Sequoia Sempervirens #40;a Redwood tree), the honey bee, architecture, the city, and several messages on science. His podcasts have been popular throughout North America and he currently is the recipient of a Templeton Science in Congregations grant
johnvs@newhopechurch.ca
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Richard Dahlstrom
Board member
I decided to join this board because God is speaking through all creation, and it’s vital that the church learn how to listen to what God is saying through the revelations discovered by science, so that both our worship and our ethics can be informed by ALL God’s truth.
coffee.dahlstrom@gmail.com
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Paula Rowland
Board member
Paula is a senior consultant with Organizational Research Services in Seattle, WA, a consulting firm focused on outcome planning for health, education, cross-cultural and international programs. She came into evaluation from a background in international development. She earned an MPH in International Health and a PhD in Comparative International Education, both from UCLA. Once her children were in high school, she returned to the university to sharpen her research skills and completed a professional certificate in program evaluation from the University of Washington. Paula’s evaluation experience included working on the three year Templeton Grant, “Pastoral Science” implemented by Regent College. This experience used her expertise is in helping groups clarify program outcomes as well as an opportunity to give voice to her passion for seeking truth and maturity in her faith. Paula grew up in Latin America and has worked in Asia, Africa and South America. For the past ten years, she has been very involved with a Seattle non-profit, Women’s Enterprises International that equips and empowers women to overcome poverty through education and income generation projects.
paula@global-concerns.com
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