Öznur Özkurt

Öznur Özkurt is an accomplished Director of Design and Research at Genomics England, where responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that integrate genomic healthcare with public services. Prior to this, Öznur held significant positions at Google, serving as Site Lead and Staff UX Manager for Google Health, and before that at DeepMind as a Staff User Experience Manager, focusing on healthcare solutions for clinicians. With a career that includes roles at prominent organizations such as Google and Telegraph Media Group, Öznur possesses extensive experience in user experience design, product strategy, and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. Educational qualifications include an MA in Interaction Design from the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea, a BA in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design from Sabanci University, and specialized training in genetics from Harvard Medical School. Additionally, Öznur has pursued horticultural studies at Capel Manor College, illustrating a diverse range of interests.