Duygu Yilmaz
About Duygu Yilmaz
Duygu Yilmaz is an Associate Director at Ochre Bio, where she has contributed to drug discovery and development since 2022. She has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and experience in both the Netherlands and the UK.
Work at Ochre Bio
Duygu Yilmaz currently holds the position of Associate Director at Ochre Bio, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she served as Principal Scientist at the same organization for two years, starting in 2022. In her capacity at Ochre Bio, she has contributed to target identification and validation processes in drug discovery and development. Her transition from Principal Scientist to Associate Director occurred within a year, reflecting her expertise and contributions to the organization.
Education and Expertise
Duygu Yilmaz has a robust educational background in the life sciences. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from the University of Groningen, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Prior to this, she completed her Master of Science (MSc) in Biology at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University) from 2007 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the same institution, achieved between 2002 and 2007. This extensive education underpins her expertise in drug discovery and development.
Background
Duygu Yilmaz has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in both the Netherlands and the UK. She worked as a Scientist at ProQR Therapeutics NV from 2014 to 2018, where she focused on drug discovery. Earlier in her career, she completed a Ph.D. at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she interned at Ankara University for two months in 2006, gaining early exposure to research in the biological sciences.
Professional Experience
Duygu Yilmaz has accumulated valuable experience in the field of drug discovery throughout her career. Her tenure at ProQR Therapeutics NV as a Scientist lasted four years, during which she developed her skills in research and development. Her academic journey, including her Ph.D. and MSc studies, has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in her current roles at Ochre Bio. She has demonstrated a commitment to advancing drug discovery through her contributions to target identification and validation.