Gene_D._Block

Gene David Block (born 17 August 1948) is an American biologist and academic administrator who has being serving as the current and 6th chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles since August 2007. Previously at the University of Virginia, Block served as executive vice president and provost from 2001 to 2007, vice president for research and public service from 1998 to 2001, and vice provost for research from 1993 to 1998.
On 3 August 2023, Block announced his intention to step down as chancellor of UCLA, effective on July 31, 2024.