Dr. Alexandra Lansky

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Alexandra Lansky. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Alexandra J. Lansky, MD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Cardiology section at Yale School of Medicine and a practicing cardiologist at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She joined Yale in 2010 and directs the Yale Cardiovascular Research Group and the Heart Vascular Center Clinical Research Program. Dr. Lansky specializes in national and international cardiovascular clinical trials with a focus on interventional devices. She has also held a dual appointment as Chair of Cardiovascular Research at Queen Mary University of London, contributing to transatlantic research collaborations. Her extensive experience includes serving as the Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University, where she directed the Clinical Services Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy. Dr. Lansky's career is highlighted by leadership in over 500 clinical trials and significant contributions to understanding treatments for coronary artery disease, particularly in women's cardiovascular health. She has authored and co-authored 500 academic peer-reviewed manuscripts and was the principal investigator for numerous key studies in the field. Dr. Lansky has received multiple prestigious awards for her research contributions and is recognized as a Fellow of several prominent medical societies, including the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Professor of Medicine in the Cardiology section and Director of Yale Cardiovascular Research Group.

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons • New York, NY

Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical Services Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy.

Interventional Cardiologist

— Present

Cardiovascular Research Foundation • New York, NY

Chief Scientific Officer, focused on clinical trials and research in interventional cardiology.

Awards

#

Masters Arts Privatim

2017-01-01
#

Most Influential Scientific Minds in Clinical Medicine

2014-01-01
#

Wenger Award for Clinical Excellence in Women’s Health

2012-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.