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Laura Crotty Alexander, MD, Pulmonology, La Jolla, CA

Laura E. Crotty Alexander MD

Critical Care Medicine


Dr. Laura E. Crotty Alexander, Associate Professor at UCSD, Section Chief of Pulmonary Critical Care, VA San Diego Healthcare System

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  • 9500 Gilman Dr 0687Cmme Room 1088La Jolla, CA 92093

  • Phone+1 858-534-9760

  • Fax+1 858-534-5611

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Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/BIDMC/Harvard Medical School
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/BIDMC/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBS, Biology, 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • Critical Care Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Biomedical Research Fellowship The Hartwell Foundation, 2009
  • Travel Award ATS International Conference, 2009
  • Resident Teaching Award Nominee Massachusetts General Hospital, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Epidermal deletion of HIF-2alpha stimulates wound closure  
    Cowburn AS, Alexander LE, Nizet V, Chilvers ER, and Johnson RS, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 3/1/2014
  • Activation of the stress response in macrophages alters the M1/M2 balance by enhancing bacterial killing and IL-10 expression  
    Vega VL, Crotty Alexander LE, Charles W, Nizet V, De Maio A, J Mol Med, 1/1/2014
  • Hypoxia potentiates allergen induction of HIF-1a, chemokines, airway inflammation, TGF-b1, and airway remodeling a mouse model  
    Baek KJ, Cho JY, Rosenthal P, Alexander LE, Nizet V, and Broide DH, Clinical Immunology, 2/21/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Other

  • "Here's Why Bacteria Like E-Cigs." 
    Laura Elise Crotty Alexander, MD, TIME Magazine, Alice Park
  • "Study finds e-cigarettes increase superbug resistance." 
    Laura Elise Crotty Alexander, MD, NPR/KPCC
  • "The Conversation" 
    Laura Elise Crotty Alexander, MD

Grant Support

  • Immunomodulation and Inflammation Caused by 4th-generation E-cigarettes in the Setting of AsthmaVA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2024–2028
  • Immunomodulation and Inflammation Caused by 4th-generation E-cigarettes in the Setting of AsthmaVA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2024–2028
  • Developing a Diverse Next Generation of Leaders in Respiratory ScienceUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2023–2028
  • Convergence of Vitamin E, THC, Nicotine, Propylene Glycol and Glycerin Effects on Lung Inflammation When VapedUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2022–2026
  • Convergence of Vitamin E, THC, Nicotine, Propylene Glycol and Glycerin Effects on Lung Inflammation When VapedUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2022–2026
  • Career Development Award (CDA)-2, BSLR&DVeterans Affairs (VA)2011–Present

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