Gladys Block, Ph.D.Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health Nutrition
PHONE: (510) 643-7896
FAX: (510) 643-6981
LOCATION: 207-B University Hall
E-MAIL: gblock@berkeley.edu
Research Interests
- Vitamin C and cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Antioxidants and oxidation
- Nutrient status and disease relationships
- Online and computerized methods to help people eat better and be more physically active
Selected Publications
Hu YQ, Block G, Norkus EP, Morrow JD, Dietrich M, Hudes M (2006). Relations of glycemic index and glycemic load with plasma oxidative stress markers. Am J Clin Nutr 84:70-76.
Block G, Dietrich M, Jensen C, Norkus E, Benowitz NL, Morrow JD, Hudes M, Packer L (2006). Intra-individual variability of plasma antioxidants, markers of oxidative stress, C-reactive protein, cotinine and other factors. Epidemiology;17: 404-412.
Wakimoto P, Block G, Mandel S, Medina N (2006). Development and reproducibility of brief dietary assessment tools for Latinos. Preventing Chronic Disease. Retrieved July 2006, from http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/jul/05_0117.htm.
Block G, Block T, Wakimoto P, Block CH (2004). Demonstration of an E-mailed worksite nutrition intervention program. Preventing Chronic Disease. Retrieved October 2004, from http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2004/oct/04_0034.htm.
Other Interests
- Public Health Nutrition Specialty Area Director
- Data Safety and Monitoring Committees, National Eye Institute
- Nutritional and Clinical Chemistry Integrated Product Team, Space Medicine Program, NASA