Professor Dr. Alejandra Lastra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Alejandra Lastra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in pulmonary and critical care sleep medicine. Her research interests primarily focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypoventilation, morbid obesity, neuromuscular disease, non-invasive ventilation, and sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Lastra has contributed significantly to advancing home mechanical ventilation techniques and the clinical management of patients with complex respiratory issues. She has authored various publications in reputable journals, including studies on standardization of sleep study reporting and management of challenging respiratory conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea in patients with obesity. Her commitment to clinical education and research aims to improve outcomes for patients suffering from sleep-related respiratory disorders.

Research Interests

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Hypoventilation Morbid Obesity Neuromuscular Disease Non-Invasive Ventilation Sleep Disordered Breathing

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing 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

Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement

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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy