- Founding Director, Canadian VIGOUR Centre
- Distinguished University Professor, Division of Cardiology, University of Alberta
- Formerly Chair of the Department of Medicine, University of Alberta
- Founding Director of TORCH (Tomorrow’s Research Cardiovascular Health Professionals), a Strategic Training Program Initiative
- Founding President of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
- Officer of the Order of Canada
Dr. Armstrong’s research interests include:
- Development of novel methods to enhance clinical trial methodology
- Cardiovascular implications of aging
- Pathophysiology and novel therapeutic approaches of congestive heart failure
- Diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes, with emphasis on timely interventions