Brian Carpenter

Brian Carpenter is a Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD and MA from Case Western Reserve University and a BA from Williams College. As Director of Clinical Training, he focuses on clinical psychology of aging with expertise in family relationships and communication in late life.

His research emphasizes collaborative family decision-making and geropsychology workforce development. Notable contributions include studies on palliative care communication and mental health challenges in aging populations. He has been featured in news for work on compassionate messaging during the pandemic.

Publications span clinical textbooks, professional psychology journals, and aging-focused research. His lab explores aging-related mental health interventions and family dynamics in healthcare contexts.