Dr Janet Pitman is a Professor of Reproductive Biology and Head of School of the School of Biological Sciences.

Janet's research focusses on understanding ovarian biology to improve fertility and assisted reproductive technologies in mammals and women.

Her professional history is listed below:
- BSc Honours in Applied Biology; Lincoln University, NZ
- PhD in Reproductive Biology; University of Otago & AgResearch Invermay, NZ
- Post-Doctoral Scientist; Human Reproductive Sciences Unit, Medical Research Council, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Scientist; AgResearch Wallaceville, Upper Hutt, NZ
- Research Fellow; School of Biological Sciences, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
- Professor; School of Biological Sciences, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
- Head of School, School of Biological Sciences, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, NZ