Elizabeth M. Armstrong

Elizabeth M. Armstrong is an Associate Professor at Princeton University, jointly affiliated with the Department of Sociology, The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, and the Office of Population Research. Her work bridges sociology, public health, and medical ethics, focusing on the intersection of technology, social norms, and professional practice in obstetrics.

• Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania

Research Interests: Public health, medical ethics, and the historical evolution of obstetric practices, particularly fetal personhood and its implications for medical decision-making.

Publication Trends: Her scholarship critically examines how medical knowledge reflects societal values, with recurring themes in fetal health, maternal responsibility, and institutional dynamics in healthcare.

Scientific Awards:

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar in Health Policy Research (University of Michigan, 1998-2000)

Dr. Armstrong’s work spans journals like Health Affairs, Social Science and Medicine, and Journal of Marriage and the Family, emphasizing the sociocultural frameworks shaping medical policy and practice.