Janet S. Carpenter, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.

Dr. Carpenter is a clinical, translational scientist and leading expert on menopause symptoms. Over the past 20+ years, she (1) created the Hot Flash Related Daily Interference Scale which is now available in 20+ languages and is used internationally, (2) conducted clinical trials testing menopause symptom treatments, (3) led and participated in writing hot flash treatment recommendations issued by the North American Menopause Society, and (4) broke new ground in understanding menopause palpitations. She has authored more than 200 publications and received research funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, Pfizer, and others. Notable honors and awards include the IU President’s Medal, USA Today Woman of the Century (Indiana), Indiana Woman of Achievement, Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Outstanding Nurse Scientist, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, and Sigma Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame.