Katrina Armstrong

American physician and researcher

Katrina Alison Armstrong is an American physician, researcher, and academic leader known for her contributions to the field of medicine and healthcare. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine at Columbia University.

Early life and education

Katrina Armstrong was born in Alabama, United States. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Yale University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Following her passion for medicine, she attended the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, earning her MD degree. Armstrong furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Career

Academic and clinical leadership

Katrina Armstrong in 2019

Katrina Armstrong began her career in academic medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where she held various leadership roles, including the Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine. Her work focused on improving healthcare delivery and outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations.

In 2013, Armstrong was appointed as the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. At MGH, she was instrumental in advancing research initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment for clinical and academic excellence.

Research contributions

Armstrong's research has significantly impacted the fields of cancer epidemiology, health disparities, and healthcare policy. She has published extensively on topics such as cancer prevention, the role of genetics in healthcare, and strategies to reduce disparities in medical treatment and outcomes.

Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, and she has been a leading voice in advocating for evidence-based approaches to healthcare policy and practice.

Leadership at Columbia University

In 2020, Katrina Armstrong was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine. In this role, she oversees the academic, clinical, and research missions of the medical center, guiding it through challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and advancing its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Personal life

Katrina Armstrong is married and has three children. She is known for her dedication to mentoring the next generation of medical professionals and her commitment to improving healthcare systems.

Related pages

• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Harvard Medical School
• Cancer epidemiology