Dr. Alejandra Lastra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alejandra Lastra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, focusing on the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section. Her research interests include the overlap of obesity and hypercapnic respiratory failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She specializes in sleep-disordered breathing and advanced respiratory care, particularly in home mechanical ventilation. Through her work, she contributes significantly to understanding the complexities of respiratory conditions and their management in patients with concomitant metabolic disorders. Dr. Lastra engages in both teaching and research, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative care approaches.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy