PostGRES Profile Detail – Staff

Nicholas Franko
Program Coordinator
Research
frank0@uw.edu

Biography

Nick (he/him) is a Research Coordinator supporting Dr. Tong’s research group. He is interested in research that will improve and inform clinical practice in the primary care setting. Growing up and living in Seattle, Nick is passionate about improving the health and wellness of his community in the Pacific Northwest. Before joining the Department of Family Medicine, he worked in the department of Allergy and Infectious diseases at UW where he studied emerging respiratory viruses. This work centered around vaccine/drug development and understanding the immune response to SARS-CoV-2. Nick is pursuing a career as a physician. Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time skiing and surfing throughout Washington State.



Degree: BS Biochemistry, Minor in Italian Language and Literature, University of Washington, Seattle.