Alexandra J. Lansky

Alexandra J. Lansky, MD, is a Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Yale Cardiovascular Research Group (YCRG) and Heart and Vascular Center Clinical Research Program. She holds a dual appointment as Chair of Cardiovascular Research at Queen Mary University of London within the Barts Heart Centre transatlantic collaboration. With over 500 peer-reviewed publications, her work spans interventional cardiology, neuroprotection in cardiovascular procedures, and sex-based disparities in coronary artery disease treatment.

• Education: MD (Medical College of Virginia, 1990); Residency and Fellowship (Washington Hospital Center, 1993-1997)
• Research Focus:
  • Neurocognitive complications of endovascular procedures
  • Sex disparities in cardiovascular device trials
  • Diabetes and coronary revascularization outcomes
• Scientific Awards:
  • Yale's Masters of Arts Privatim (2017)
  • Thompson Reuter’s Most Influential Minds (2014, 2016)
  • Wenger Award (2012)
  • Visiting Professorships in China and Honorary Professorship at UCL

Her recent publications highlight innovations in neuroprotection during TAVR, robotic-assisted PCI, and vascular access techniques. She leads major clinical trials like the DISCOVER INOCA Registry and contributed to the Academic Research Consortium’s neurologic endpoint definitions.