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FACULTY DIRECTORY |
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MPH, 2006, University of Rochester
MD, 1991, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
BA, 1985, Rutgers University
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Robert Block, MD, MPH, FACP
Assistant Professor
Division of Epidemiology, Community & Preventive Medicine
Contact Information:
University of Rochester
Community & Preventive Medicine
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 644
Rochester, NY 14642
Office: 4-W124
Phone: (585) 275-3356
Fax: (585) 461-4532
Email: robert_block@urmc.rochester.edu
Research: The primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease through public health measures and medical practice redesign as well as the investigation of pathophysiologic mechanisms by which disease develops. His sub-focus is the role of fatty acids and cardiovascular disease.
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OVERVIEW
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| Given his years of clinical practice, Dr. Block’s research interests are quite broad. His research, however, focuses on the investigation of how nutrition affects the risk of cardiovascular disease. This interest is most intense regarding the role of fatty acids and their metabolites on heart disease risk, particularly in those with coronary artery disease. He has completed a recent study of the relationship of blood levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and the risk of recurrent coronary artery events. He is interested in understanding the role of biomarkers, such as fatty acids, for clinical use as well as in helping to understand heart disease pathophysiology. He has published regarding the clinical use of measuring lipoprotein(a) in predicting risk of cardiovascular disease in different populations and regarding the need for an integrated approach to cardiovascular disease modification. He has an interest in the specific integrated approach termed the “Chronic Care Model” for clinical practice reform and how its proactive approach may be superior to current practice patterns. |
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS
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- Block, RC, Pearson, TA. Organizing Services for Cardiovascular Prevention. Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Disease. Accepted for publication. March 2007.
- Block, RC, Pearson, TA. 2006. The cardiovascular implications of omega-3 fatty acids. Folia Cardiologica. Volume 13 (7).
- Block RC, Fisher SG, Moss AJ, Harris WS, Pearson TA. Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Risk of Recurrent Coronary Artery Events. Presented at the American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions, Nov 2006.
- Dozier A, Block R, Levy D, et al. Understanding Health Attitudes and Behaviors in Carriacou, Grenada: Applying the Cognitive Activation Theory of Stress (CATS). Oral Presentation at Fourth International Evidence-Based Nursing reconference and 17th International Nursing Research Congress (19-22 July 2006).
- Block, RC, Pearson, TA. 2005. “An Integrated Approach to Risk Factor Modification”. Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. Topol, E:Editor.
- Block, RC, Pearson, TA. 2005. Lipoprotein(a): Implications for clinical practice. Current Atherosclerosis Reports. Invited Commentary. 2005;7(5):327-329.
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