Dr. Sarah Armstrong

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Armstrong's clinical research interests focus on pediatric nutrition and the treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity, alongside related health problems. As the director of the Duke Children's Healthy Lifestyles Program, she oversees a cohort of 3,000 overweight children and teenagers, developing innovative strategies to improve children's nutrition and activity levels. Her work incorporates mobile health interventions, community partnerships, and both medication and surgical approaches to effectively tackle obesity in youth. She serves as a member of the Executive Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Obesity, further underscoring her commitment to addressing this critical public health issue.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief, Division General Pediatrics Adolescent Health

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Leads efforts in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, focusing on innovative strategies for pediatric health.

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Serves as a Professor in Pediatrics, contributing extensively to research and education in pediatric obesity.

Member

— Present

Duke Cancer Institute • Durham, NC

Contributes to cancer research initiatives focusing on public health.

Courses

PEDS 430C: Healthy Lifestyles Program: Clinical, Family-Based Approach Pediatric Obesity

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)