Dr. Sarah Armstrong

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Armstrong's clinical research interests include pediatric nutrition and the treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity along with related health problems. She is the director of the Duke Children's Healthy Lifestyles Program, overseeing a cohort of 3,000 overweight children and teenagers. As a member of the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Obesity, Dr. Armstrong focuses on leveraging innovative strategies to improve children's nutrition and physical activity. Her work includes mobile health interventions, community partnerships, and both medication and surgical approaches to treating obesity. Dr. Armstrong holds multiple academic positions at Duke University, including Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and a senior role in Population Health Sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke Cancer Institute • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with a focus on pediatric nutrition and obesity.

Chief, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health

— Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Leadership role overseeing general pediatrics and adolescent health.

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)