Vivex Biologics, Inc. | United States
Dr. Jon E. Block, Ph.d., is the chief clinical officer at Vivex Biologics, Inc., and a globally recognized authority on diseases of the musculoskeletal system, with particular expertise in bone imaging, orthopedics, spine surgery, and interventional pain management. Over his distinguished career, he has focused on understanding demineralization and degeneration of the human spine, Orthopedic Spine Surgery emphasizing preservation of the natural anatomy and functionality of the vertebral motion segment, especially the intervertebral disc. Dr. Block has conducted over 30 research projects and participated in more than 50 consultancy and industry collaborations, resulting in 160 published documents with a total of 4,937 citations and an h-index of 37. He gained early prominence as the associate director of the osteoporosis research group at ucsf, the world’s leading center for quantitative bone imaging and vertebral fracture research. his recent contributions have renewed global interest in restorative and regenerative therapies aimed at maintaining intervertebral disc health and improving outcomes for patients with lumbar discogenic pain. Dr. Block is also pioneering the integration of advanced musculoskeletal imaging, artificial intelligence, and robotics into complex motion-preserving spine surgery, While exploring the potential of quantum computing to optimize and personalize regenerative therapies. His work continues to shape the future of spine care and musculoskeletal research worldwide.
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Featured Publications
Lorio, M. P., Nunley, P. D., Heller, J. E., McCormack, B. M., Lewandrowski, K.-U., & Block, J. E. (2024, August). Clinical implementation of tissue-sparing posterior cervical fusion: Addressing market access challenges. Journal of Personalized Medicine.
Hubbell, P. J., Roth, B., & Block, J. E. (2023, July). Comparative evaluation of mineralized bone allografts for spinal fusion surgery. Journal of Functional Biomaterials.
Latif, U., Hubbell, P. J., Tubic, G., Guerrero, L. A., Skaribas, I. M., & Block, J. E. (2023, July). Minimally invasive postero-inferior sacroiliac joint fusion: Surgical technique and procedural details. Journal of Personalized Medicine.
Lorio, M. P., Beall, D. P., Calodney, A. K., Lewandrowski, K.-U., Block, J. E., & Mekhail, N. (2023, May). Defining the patient with lumbar discogenic pain: Real-world implications for diagnosis and effective clinical management. Journal of Personalized Medicine.
Schlesinger, S. M., Maggio, D., Lorio, M. P., Lewandrowski, K.-U., & Block, J. E. (2023, March). Comparison of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the ambulatory surgery center and traditional hospital settings, part 2: Assessment of surgical safety in Medicare beneficiaries. Journal of Personalized Medicine.