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Elizabeth M Armstrong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Princeton University, with joint affiliations in The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of Population Research. She holds expertise in public health, the history and sociology of medicine, medical ethics, and obstetrics risk. Her research explores fetal personhood's impact on obstetrical ethics and practices, alongside historical analyses of medical diagnoses like fetal alcohol syndrome. She currently serves as the head of Butler College at Princeton.
Education and Fellowships:
- Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar in Health Policy Research at the University of Michigan (1998–2000)
Research Interests: Dr. Armstrong investigates how culture shapes medical knowledge, particularly in obstetrics. Her work examines the intersection of medical ethics, social norms, and fetal rights, with a focus on historical and sociological dimensions of medical practices. She authored Conceiving Risk, Bearing Responsibility, analyzing how diagnoses like fetal alcohol syndrome reflect societal moral frameworks.
Notable Contributions: Her research bridges public health, medical history, and ethics, offering critical insights into how societal values influence clinical practices. She has published in top journals such as Health Affairs, Social Science and Medicine, and Journal of Marriage and the Family.
Recognition:
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarship (1998–2000)
Advising and Leadership: As head of Butler College, she oversees undergraduate education and community initiatives. Her work integrates academic research with institutional leadership, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in public policy and sociology.
