Frank Lab
Assistant Professor, Chemical Physiology & Biochemistry; Vollum Joint Appointment: James Frank
The Frank lab develops light-sensitive small molecule probes to manipulate neurons with increased spatiotemporal precision. In particular, we focus on developing photo-switchable and photo-caged ligands which permit remote control over cannabinoid receptor (CBR) activity.
Interested in joining our lab?
The Frank lab is growing and actively looking to hire a postdoctoral scholar and a research assistant 2. Learn more and apply using the OHSU iCIMS links below.
Frank Lab gathers for a group photo
Current lab members
David Icka-Araki (he/him)
Graduate Student
Email: ickaarak@ohsu.edu
Sarahi Garza
Graduate Student
Email: garzas@ohsu.edu
Janelle Tobias (she/her)
Graduate Student
Email: tobiasja@ohsu.edu
Xander Viray (he/him)
Research Assistant 2
Email: viraya@ohsu.edu
Check out the lab's most recent publication
Genetically-targeted photorelease of endocannabinoids enables optical control of GPR55 in pancreatic β-cells
Janelle M. Tobias, Gabriela Rajic, Alexander E.G. Viray, David Icka-Araki, James A. Frank
Chemical Science, 15 Sep 2021 [Advance Article]
Contact information
Lab phone number
503-494-2018
Lab location
Lamfrom Biomedical Research Building
Rm. 640
Mailing address
James Frank Lab
OHSU Department of Chemical Physiology & Biochemistry
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd.
Mail code L334
Portland, OR 97239-3098
Shipping address
James Frank Lab
OHSU Department of Chemical Physiology & Biochemistry
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd.
Dock 4, LBRB Rm. 640
Portland, OR 97239-3098