Background
Lastra, Ivonne was born on December 9, 1928 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
reproductive biology researcher anatomy educator
Lastra, Ivonne was born on December 9, 1928 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Bachelor of Science, University Puerto Rico, 1945. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1946. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1949.
Postdoctoral fellow, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1949-1951; bibliographer division research grants, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, 1965-1967; assistant professor, U. P.R. Medical School, San Juan, 1967-1973; associate professor, U. P.R. Medical School, San Juan, 1973-1978; professor, department chairman anatomy, U. Control del Caribe Medical School, San Juan, 1978-1989; professor anatomy, Howard U. College Medicine, Washington, since 1989. Board directors several companies. Consultant in field.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi.
Daughter of Alfonso Lastra-Charriez and Manola (Vazquez) de Lastra. Widowed (February 1988). Children: Michelle, Adrienne, Gabrielle, Carl.