Eligible to Direct Dissertations

Education

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky
PhD, University of Kentucky
MSN, University of Kentucky
BSN, Oakland University

Research Areas

Quality of Life & Chronic Condition Management

Specialties and Expertise

Awards and Honors

2021 World Expert in Menopause, Expertscape.com
2020 USA Today Most Influential Indiana Women of the Century
2016, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
2014 Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Outstanding Nurse Scientist
2009 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Biography

Dr. Carpenter serves as the interim dean at the Indiana University School of Nursing, and she is a clinical, translational scientist and one of the world’s leading experts 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 also created an exhibit that uses sculptures, digital visual media, and music to educate people about hot flashes. The exhibit materials have been featured on social media, websites, videos, and other educational programs. She has authored more than 200 publications and received research funding from the National Institute of Nursing Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Aging, Department of Defense, Pfizer, and others. Her service includes member of the Board of the North American Menopause Society and member of the editorial boards for Menopause and Midlife Women’s Health.

External Funding

2020-2023. “Characterizing Menopausal Palpitations.” (Carpenter/Tisdale MPI). Indiana CTSI, $75,000.

Publications

PubMed