When was Karl Deisseroth born?

Karl Deisseroth was born on 18 November 1971 in Boston.

Where did Karl Deisseroth study?

Karl Deisseroth was educated at Harvard University, Stanford University, Stanford University School of Medicine.

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Karl Deisseroth

American optogeneticist

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Karl Alexander Deisseroth is an American scientist and physician. He is the D.H. Chen Foundation Professor of Bioengineering and a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. He was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2026 for his work in optogenetics.

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Born: 18 November 1971 wd
Place of birth: Boston wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: psychiatrist, neuroscientist, university teacher, bioengineer, academic, docent wd
Education: Harvard University, Stanford University, Stanford University School of Medicine wd
Spouse: Michelle Monje wd
Official website: deisseroth.com wd

Awards wd

Albany Medical Center Prize (2015)
Dickson Prize in Medicine (2015)
Massry Prize (2016)
Keio Medical Science Prize (2014)
Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences (2016)
Golden Brain Award (2009)
The Brain Prize (2013)
Harvey Prize (2016)
Perl-UNC Prize (2011)
W. Alden Spencer Award (2011)
Gabbay Award (2013)
Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences (2015)
Richard Lounsbery Award (2013)
BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2015)
Dickson Prize in Science (2014)

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When was Karl Deisseroth born?: Karl Deisseroth was born on 18 November 1971 in Boston.
Where did Karl Deisseroth study?: Karl Deisseroth was educated at Harvard University, Stanford University, Stanford University School of Medicine.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 15 November 2026

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