Ege Kaan Ozkaya, PhD
About Ege Kaan Ozkaya, PhD
Ege Kaan Ozkaya, PhD, is a Sales Development Representative at Parse Biosciences, where he works to enhance accessibility to single-cell sequencing technology. He holds a PhD in Regenerative Medicine from The University of Edinburgh and has experience in business development and research roles in various organizations.
Work at Parse Biosciences
Ege Kaan Ozkaya currently serves as a Sales Development Representative at Parse Biosciences, a position he has held since 2023. He is part of the UK & Nordics team, where he focuses on making single-cell sequencing more accessible without the need for specialized instruments. His role involves communicating the benefits of high throughput and lower cost split pool combinatorial barcoding technology to researchers across academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors. Ozkaya's efforts aim to help scientists capture more genes and transcripts efficiently, thereby saving both time and resources.
Education and Expertise
Ege Kaan Ozkaya earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Regenerative Medicine from The University of Edinburgh, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. His doctoral research specialized in developing blue-light induced in-vitro macular degeneration models, focusing on the effects of blue light on retinal cells. Prior to his PhD, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences with a focus on Biotechnology and Management at The University of Edinburgh from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he studied The Science and Business of Biotechnology at MITx on edX from 2020 to 2021.
Professional Background
Before joining Parse Biosciences, Ege Kaan Ozkaya gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Business Development Associate at Fios Genomics from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Research Assistant at The University of Edinburgh for two months in 2020. Earlier in his career, he completed several internships, including a voluntary intern position at Amerikan Hastanesi in 2015 and internships at Alvimedica and medForum in 2013 and 2014, respectively. These roles provided him with foundational skills in research and business development.
Research Focus
During his PhD studies at The University of Edinburgh, Ege Kaan Ozkaya concentrated on regenerative medicine, particularly the development of models for macular degeneration induced by blue light. His research aimed to understand the effects of blue light on retinal cells, contributing to advancements in regenerative medicine. This focus reflects his commitment to addressing significant challenges in the field of biotechnology and medicine.
Internship Experience
Ege Kaan Ozkaya has completed several internships that have contributed to his professional development. In 2015, he worked as a voluntary intern at Amerikan Hastanesi in Istanbul for one month. He also interned at Alvimedica and medForum in 2013 and 2014, respectively, each for one month. These internships provided him with practical experience in medical and biotechnology environments, enhancing his skills in research and business development.