Gene D. Block
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Gene David Block is an American biologist, academic, and chancellor
of the University of California, Los Angeles
. His selection was announced on 21 December 2006, succeeding interim office holder, Norman Abrams
on 1 August 2007.
Block was provost
and Professor of Biology at the University of Virginia
. He was succeeded by Arthur Garson, Jr..
Block's research investigates the cellular basis of circadian rhythm
s. He received the A.B. from Stanford University
in 1970, followed by the M.S. and Ph.D. in 1972 and 1975, respectively, from the University of Oregon
; all of these degrees were in psychology
. He returned to Stanford for postdoctoral work in 1975 until 1978 when he began his professorial career at the University of Virginia. Block has also completed coursework at Foothill College
, UC Berkeley, and George Washington University
.
Chancellor (education)
A chancellor or vice-chancellor is the chief executive of a university. Other titles are sometimes used, such as president or rector....
of the University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
. His selection was announced on 21 December 2006, succeeding interim office holder, Norman Abrams
Norman Abrams
Norman Abrams is an American academic, and Professor Emeritus at the UCLA School of Law. He succeeded Albert Carnesale on 30 June 2006 as interim-chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles until his permanent replacement, Gene D. Block, was appointed in on 1 August 2007.-External...
on 1 August 2007.
Block was provost
Provost (education)
A provost is the senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and Australia, the equivalent of a pro-vice-chancellor at some institutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland....
and Professor of Biology at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
. He was succeeded by Arthur Garson, Jr..
Block's research investigates the cellular basis of circadian rhythm
Circadian rhythm
A circadian rhythm, popularly referred to as body clock, is an endogenously driven , roughly 24-hour cycle in biochemical, physiological, or behavioural processes. Circadian rhythms have been widely observed in plants, animals, fungi and cyanobacteria...
s. He received the A.B. from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
in 1970, followed by the M.S. and Ph.D. in 1972 and 1975, respectively, from the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
; all of these degrees were in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
. He returned to Stanford for postdoctoral work in 1975 until 1978 when he began his professorial career at the University of Virginia. Block has also completed coursework at Foothill College
Foothill College
Foothill College is a community college located in Los Altos Hills, California and is part of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. It was founded on January 15, 1957 by Founding Superintendent and President Dr. Calvin C. Flint.-History:...
, UC Berkeley, and George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
.