Oric Pharmaceuticals
Frank L Duong, HTL(ASCP)CM, is an experienced researcher specializing in In Vivo Pharmacology, currently serving as a Senior Research Associate at ORIC Pharmaceuticals since January 2019. Responsibilities include managing histology laboratory operations and developing in-house histology core capabilities with expertise in antibody validation and quantitative analysis. Prior roles include Research Associate II at AbbVie and Associate Scientist I focused on tumor implantation and dosing of experimental therapeutics. Frank has also held positions at Cedars-Sinai, where responsibilities included assay design for a biomarker medical device platform, and UC Davis Medical Center, supporting clinical studies on biomarkers for chronic kidney disease. An early career role at USDA-ARS involved cell line cultivation and various molecular biology techniques. Frank earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences with a Molecular Biology emphasis from the University of California, Davis.
Oric Pharmaceuticals
ORIC Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, clinical-stage oncology company focused on making cancer treatments more effective by addressing mechanisms of resistance. ORIC's lead asset, ORIC-101, is a potent and selective small-molecule antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor. ORIC's pipeline targets other undisclosed mechanisms of oncology therapy resistance. ORIC's scientific founders are Drs. Charles Sawyers, MD, and Scott Lowe, PhD, who have strong records of discovering innovative treatments and targets in cancer. The company has assembled strong leadership and scientific teams and a board with extensive experience in drug development and financing. ORIC is funded by leading biotechnology investors, including The Column Group, Topspin Partners, OrbiMed Advisors, EcoR1 Capital, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Trinitas Capital, Foresite Capital, Taiho Ventures, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Kravis Investment Partners, NS Investment and City Hill Ventures. ORIC is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.