ABOUT
Who Are We?
Genomize is a young, dynamic and fast-growing biotech-startup specialized on genome-level data production and analysis. The company delivers years of bioinformatics know-how for project specific needs in Pharma or Academia.
Mission
At Genomize we seek to innovate for health and make these innovations accessible to everybody.
Meet the Team
Erşen Kavak, PhD
Founder and ManagerErsen is the founder of Genomize who holds a molecular biology and genetics degree from Bogazici University. He did his PhD at the same department, and then a postdoc at Karolinska Institute of Sweden.
Alper Mat
Business DevelopmentAlper is a professional with 12+ years of entrepreneurship, management and consulting experience globally. He has direct entrepreneurial experience in gaming (social and mobile) and e-commerce.
Umut Karcı
Solution DeveloperWorking with Python since 2011. Free Software Movement supporter. Does Linux and IoT stuff in his spare times.
Tuncay Şeker
BioinformaticianTuncay obtained his master and doctoral degrees from Boğaziçi University in Molecular Biology and Genetics. He is interested in bioinformatics analysis of the next generation genome and RNA sequencing data.
Hamid Hamzeiy
BioinformaticianHamid received his BSc from Izmir Institute of Technology. He is currently working on analysis pipelines for Next Generation Sequencing data with the NDAL,Koç University.
Seyit Zor
Software Developer / BioinformaticianHolds a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and Continuing his graduate studies in Molecular Biology. Interested in bioinformatics, interactive data visualization and popular science.
Kemal Bedir Soylu
Software Developer / BioinformaticianAfter he studied Biology, Kemal started coding when he met with Free Software Philosophy. He worked on big data visualizations for a while. He wants to improve himself on big data and bioinformatics.
Derya Karaarslan
General CoordinatorAfter she received her BSc degree in Biology, Derya has master's degree on Biotechnology. She worked on genetics and bioinformatics in several laboratories both in Turkey and foreign countires. She continues her career in this sector.
Egecan Deniz
Front-End DeveloperEgecan is interested in rich web application development with a special emphasis on front-end development and graphical design.
Advisory Board
Ahmet Koman
Professor, Bogaziçi University, Department of Molecular Biology and GeneticsProf. Koman, who has founded and directed a genetic research lab in Bogazici University, has many scientific publications. He is mentoring Genomize with development of new techniques and adaptation of techniqeus to the market.
Erdoğan Çeşmeli, PhD, MBA
Executive Director – Strategic Investments, General Electric TurkeyMr Cesmeli is one of the key leaders in GE Turkey, managing innovation partnerships for product localization, mega projects & partnerships. Being an outstanding business executive, Mr Cesmeli contributes to Genomize.
Rickard Sandberg
Assoc. Professor, Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchProf. Sandberg is heading a successful research laboratory which is specialized on genomics research. The lab has expertise both in wet-lab and dry-lab for genomics.
Certifications
Join the team
We are always looking for talented people to work with. Do not hesitate to contact us at info [at] genomize dot com to meet and discuss about the vision of Genomize and the ways we can work together.