Darci R. Block

Darci R. Block, Ph.D., is a Clinical Chemist at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, with a focus on Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. She contributes to research and education, specializing in body fluid testing, process optimization, and clinical informatics.

Research Interests:

• Validation of assays for body fluid analysis
• Improving clinical lab efficiency and quality
• Laboratory informatics systems
• Biomarker variability and diagnostic accuracy

Scientific Contributions:

• Developed analytical validation frameworks for body fluid chemistry
• Investigated interference effects in clinical assays
• Advanced autoverification systems in core laboratories

Scientific Awards & Memberships:

• Board-certified in Clinical Chemistry (American Board of Clinical Chemistry)
• Diplomate, American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
• Active leadership in AACC Academy and Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine