Gokhan Demirkan
About Gokhan Demirkan
Gokhan Demirkan is a Product Marketing Manager at Parse Biosciences, with a diverse background in product management and research in the life sciences sector. He has held various positions at NanoString Technologies and has extensive academic experience, including a PhD from Brown University.
Current Role at Parse Biosciences
Gokhan Demirkan serves as the Product Marketing Manager at Parse Biosciences, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing marketing strategies for the company's innovative products. His experience in product management and development contributes to his effectiveness in this position, enabling him to bridge the gap between technical development and market needs.
Previous Experience at NanoString Technologies
Gokhan Demirkan has extensive experience at NanoString Technologies, Inc., where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Product Manager for Spatial Biology from 2021 to 2022 and was involved in product development as a Product Development Scientist I from 2015 to 2017 and as a Product Development Scientist II from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Senior Product Application and Enablement Scientist from 2019 to 2021, contributing to various aspects of product lifecycle management.
Academic Background
Gokhan Demirkan completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He furthered his education at Brown University, where he earned a PhD from 2005 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in product development and marketing within the biotechnology sector.
Research Experience
Gokhan Demirkan has a robust research background, having worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Arizona State University from 2012 to 2015. He also served as a Doctoral Research Scientist at Brown University from 2005 to 2010 and as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Rhode Island Hospital from 2010 to 2012. His research experience spans various institutions, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Early Career Positions
Gokhan Demirkan began his career with roles that included Research Assistant positions at Harvard Medical School and Dyax, as well as a Summer Intern at Stockholm University. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his later roles in product development and research, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the biotechnology landscape.