CYCLING FOR RHODE ISLAND CANCER RESEARCH

The Brown University Oncology Research Group (BrUOG) was created in 1994 to coordinate clinical cancer research for Brown’s affiliated hospitals and Alpert Medical School faculty. BrUOG’s main mission is to improve cancer care through the implementation of innovative, multidisciplinary cancer clinical trials. BrUOG provides the infrastructure for the efficient development and implementation of these trials, which are created by Brown University faculty.  

The trials sponsored by BrUOG investigate novel, cutting-edge applications of chemotherapy, biologic agents and other cancer treatments.  Our trials are unique because they are investigator-initiated—conceptualized by practicing physicians, not by pharmaceutical companies. As such, these trials represent an incredibly important sector of cancer research. Because medical, radiation and surgical oncologists are deeply familiar with both the latest research and stark realities of cancer, they are an unrivaled source of ideas for novel approaches to treatments

Learn more about BrUOG here

Registration is free for Tour de Rhody, however we ask each rider to donate or fundraise a minimum of $50. When making your tax-deductible donation to BrUOG, please note the name of the rider in 'gift designations' section and put the rider name under 'celebration of' or 'honor of'. This let's us keep track of donations. Each rider who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a custom t-shirt. This ride would not be possible without our sponsors, but most of all without you!  

As a Hematologist/Oncologist in the Lifespan Cancer Institute, I witness first-hand all the good that BrUOG can do for my patients. The consortium of Brown affiliated hospitals created by BrUOG allows hematologists, oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologist and others to develop investigator-initiated clinical trials. These trials are developed based on the needs of the patients that we care for right here in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts.

I also ride my bike to work every day, rain or shine (maybe not in ice). Bringing Tour de Rhody to fruition combines two of my passions; oncology research and bike riding. This event will be a ton of fun while simultaneously supporting a great cause. I really hope you can join us. Thank you, Dr Thomas Ollila.