Yavuz Hakan Özön

Y. Hakan Özön, M.V., MSc., PhD
Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Lab Director, and Scientific Director

Having completed veterinary medicine in 1991, he transitioned to medical genetics, earning his master's degree in 1996 and PhD in 2000. Drawing upon his extensive academic achievements and hands-on experience, he played a pivotal role in the establishment and evolution of GENETIKS, specializing in Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) for chromosomal abnormalities (PGT-A and PGT-SR) using both Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) and Next Generation Sequening (NGS) techniques. As the managing partner, he guides the strategic vision of GENETIKS, ensuring alignment with the latest advancements and industry best practices. His visionary leadership, coupled with his profound expertise, continues to drive GENETIKS’ unparalleled success in delivering cutting-edge genetic solutions to our clients and advancing the frontiers of precision medicine.

"The discovery of the structure of DNA transformed not only biology but also our understanding of what it means to be human."

Francis Crick