Research Bio
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. 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.
| Sandra Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease or Hypertension Epidemiology | American Heart Association |
2008 |
| Community Health Improvement Clerkship (CHIC) recognized as an innovative element of the curriculum. Dr. Block is Co-Director. |
2008 |
| Elizabeth Barrett-Connor Award Finalist | American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology & Prevention | Chicago, IL |
2006 |
| Fellow | American College of Physicians |
2002 |
| Dictator of the Year, Honorable Mention | Dartmouth Transcription Department |
1997 |
| Medical Student Research Award | Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society |
1987 |
| Scudder Association Scholarship for students involved in humanitarian work | Scudder Association |
1987 |
| Scudder Association Scholarship for students involved in humanitarian work | Scudder Association |
1986 |
2013 May 7
Block RC, Abdolahi A, Smith B, Meednu N, Thevenet-Morrison K, Cai X, Cui H, Mousa S, Thomas Brenna J, Georas S. "Effects of low-dose aspirin and fish oil on platelet function and NF-kappaB in adults with diabetes mellitus." Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids. 2013 May 7; Epub 2013 May 07. |
2013 Jan
Kakinami L, Block RC, Adams MJ, Cohn SE, Maliakkal B, Fisher SG. "Risk of cardiovascular disease in HIV, hepatitis C, or HIV/hepatitis C patients compared to the general population." International journal of clinical practice. 2013 Jan 0; 67(1):6-13. |
2012 Apr
Hoffmire CA, Block RC, Thevenet-Morrison K, van Wijngaarden E. "Associations between omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids from fish consumption and severity of depressive symptoms: an analysis of the 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey." Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids. 2012 Apr 0; 86(4-5):155-60. Epub 2012 Apr 01. |
2012 Feb 27
Calderon Artero P, Champagne C, Garigen S, Mousa S, Block R. "Fish oil metabolites: translating promising findings from bench to bedside to reduce cardiovascular disease." . 2012 Feb 27; 2(1) |
2012 Jan 1
Block RC, Dier U, Calderonartero P, Shearer GC, Kakinami L, Larson MK, Harris WS, Georas S, Mousa SA. "The Effects of EPA+DHA and Aspirin on Inflammatory Cytokines and Angiogenesis Factors." . 2012 Jan 1; 2(1):14-19. Epub 2011 Dec 30. |
