Robert C. Block

Dr. Robert C. Block is a Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry with joint appointments in the Department of Public Health Sciences, Center for Community Health and Prevention, and Department of Medicine, Cardiology. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Lipidology, he specializes in dyslipidemia management, cardiovascular disease prevention, and the role of fatty acids in heart health.

• Expertise in lipid disorders and familial cholesterol diseases
• Research integrates public health measures with cardiovascular pathophysiology
• Focus on omega-3/omega-6 fatty acid interactions
• Developed community health clerkship programs

His 2024 awards include URMC's ICARE Values Award and Top Scholar recognition. Recent research explores lipoprotein(a) testing, nanotechnology applications in atherothrombosis, and innovative patient engagement strategies through music therapy.

• 15+ recent publications address lipid metabolism and cardiovascular outcomes
• Lead researcher in the EVOLVE-MI clinical trial on evolocumab
• Active in medical education and patient-centered research