Richard G. Moore, M.D.

Biography

Awards

2015
Consumer's Research Council of America
Sponsor: Guide to America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists

2014 - 2014
New England Association of Gynecologic Oncologists
Sponsor: Basic Science Paper Award. Mentee: Elizabeth Lokich, MD. HE4 ex
Location: Newport RI,

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Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib, Single Agent Cediranib, and the Combination of Cediranib/Olaparib in Women With Recurrent, Persistent or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer (NRG-GY012)

Lead Researcher: Richard G Moore

This phase II trial studies the effects of the combination of olaparib and durvalumab, cediranib and durvalumab, olaparib and capivasertib, and cediranib alone in treating patients with endometrial cancer that has come back (recurrent) or does not respond to treatment (refractory). Olaparib, cediranib, and capivasertib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Durvalumab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Testing the combinations may lower the chance of endometrial cancer growing or spreading compared to usual care.

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A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer

Lead Researcher: Richard G Moore

This phase III trial compares whether the addition of pembrolizumab to radiation therapy is more effective than radiation therapy alone in reducing the risk of cancer coming back (recurrence) in patients with newly diagnosed stage I-II endometrial cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. The addition of pembrolizumab to radiation treatment may be more effective than radiation treatment alone in reducing cancer recurrence.

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A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

Lead Researcher: Richard G Moore

This phase III trial studies how well the combination of pembrolizumab, paclitaxel and carboplatin works compared with paclitaxel and carboplatin alone in treating patients with endometrial cancer that is stage III or IV, or has come back (recurrent). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Paclitaxel and carboplatin are chemotherapy drugs used as part of the usual treatment approach for this type of cancer. This study aims to assess if adding immunotherapy to these drugs is better or worse than the usual approach for treatment of this cancer.

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A Non-Randomized Prospective Clinical Trial Comparing the Non-Inferiority of Salpingectomy to Salpingo-Oophorectomy to Reduce the Risk of Ovarian Cancer Among BRCA1 Carriers [SOROCk]

Lead Researcher: Richard G Moore

This trial studies how well two surgical procedures (bilateral salpingectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) work in reducing the risk of ovarian cancer for women with BRCA1 mutations. Bilateral salpingectomy involves the surgical removal of fallopian tubes, and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy involves the surgical removal of both the fallopian tubes and ovaries. This study may help doctors determine if the two surgical procedures are nearly the same for ovarian cancer risk reduction for women with BRCA1 mutations.

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NRG-GY019: A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients with Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum

Lead Researcher: Richard G Moore

This phase III trial studies how well letrozole with or without paclitaxel and carboplatin works in treating patients with stage II-IV low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum. Letrozole is an enzyme inhibitor that lowers the amount of estrogen made by the body which in turn may stop the growth of tumor cells that need estrogen to grow. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. It is not yet known whether giving letrozole alone or in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin works better in treating patients with low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum compared to paclitaxel and carboplatin without letrozole.

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EMBER2 Study: Evaluation of multiple biomarkers to estimate risk of cancer in gynecology patients presenting with a pelvic mass (ANG-006)

Lead Researcher: Richard G Moore

The purpose of this study is to validate and refine a technology that can help physicians determine whether an abnormal pelvic mass in women is benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) using a blood test. The specific technology is called ParsortixTM PC1 system, a semi-automated system capable of capturing and harvesting rare cells for subsequent analysis from blood based on the size and deformability of the cells.

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A Randomized Phase III Trial of Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin Alone or in Combination With Intravenous Triapine in Women With Newly Diagnosed Bulky Stage IB2, Stage II, IIIB, or IVA Cancer of the Uterine Cervix or Stage II-IVA Vaginal Cancer

Lead Researcher: Richard G Moore

This randomized phase III trial studies radiation therapy and cisplatin with triapine to see how well they work compared to the standard radiation therapy and cisplatin alone in treating patients with newly diagnosed stage IB2, II, or IIIB-IVA cervical cancer or stage II-IVA vaginal cancer. Radiation therapy uses high energy protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Triapine may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It is not yet known whether radiation therapy and cisplatin are more effective with triapine in treating cervical or vaginal cancer.

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UGYO17017: Use of the CA 125 Algorithm for the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer in Low Risk Women

Lead Researcher: Richard G Moore

The goal of this clinical research study is to evaluate a method involving a blood test, called CA-125, that may be helpful in the early detection of ovarian cancer in women who are at low risk.

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Patents

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Publications

Journal Articles

5/22/2020
James NE, Emerson JB, Borgstadt AD, Beffa L, Oliver MT, Hovanesian V, Urh A, Singh RK, Rowswell-Turner R, DiSilvestro PA, Ou J, Moore RG, Ribeiro JR. "The biomarker HE4 (WFDC2) promotes a pro-angiogenic and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment via regulation of STAT3 target genes." Scientific reports.. 2020 May 22; 10(1):8558. Epub 2020 May 22.

2/24/2020
Kim KK, Singh RK, Khazan N, Kodza A, Singh NA, Jones A, Sivagnanalingam U, Towner M, Itamochi H, Turner R, Moore RG. "Development of Potent Forchlorfenuron Analogs and Their Cytotoxic Effect in Cancer Cell Lines." Scientific reports.. 2020 Feb 24; 10(1):3241. Epub 2020 Feb 24.

2020
Kim KK, Turner R, Khazan N, Kodza A, Jones A, Singh RK, Moore RG. "Role of trypsin and protease-activated receptor-2 in ovarian cancer." PloS one.. 2020 15(5):e0232253. Epub 2020 May 04.

Books & Chapters

2011
Chapter Title: Breast Development and Anatomy
Book Title: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Author List: Sonali Pandya and Richard G. Moore
Published By: Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2011

2011
Chapter Title: Management of Ovarian Cysts and Adnexal Masses
Book Title: Precis Gynecology
Author List: Richard G. Moore and Shannon MacLaughlan
Published By: Precis: Gynecology 2011

2011
Chapter Title: Forward
Book Title: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Author List: James W. Orr and Richard G. Moore
Published By: Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2011

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