Biography
PhD, University of Wisconsin–Madison in: Nursing, 2025
BSN, University of Wisconsin–Madison in: Nursing with Honors, 2018
BSN, University of Wisconsin–Madison in: Biology & Spanish, 2012
Laura Block is an Assistant Professor working at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, where she is developing an independent program of research focused on palliative and end-of-life care for NH residents and their families. Her work extends to linked linked administrative and clinical datasets, including Medicare claims and MDS data, while advancing her expertise in palliative care, quantitative methods, and measurement.
Research focus areas
Symptom Science and Supportive Care
- Palliative and end-of-life care for NH residents and their families
- Symptom management for those with Alzheimer’s disease
- Dementia caregiving, care transitions, medication practices, and the real-world context of long-term care data