Karl Deisseroth
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Summary
Karl Deisseroth was born on November 18, 1971[1], in Boston[2]. He has worked as a psychiatrist[3], neuroscientist[4], university teacher[5], bioengineer[6], and academic[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437,545 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1971[9]
- Father: Albert B. Deisseroth[10]
- Spouse: Michelle Monje[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: docent[13]
- Field of work: neuroscience[14], bioengineering[15], psychiatry[16], optogenetics[17]
- Employer: Stanford University[18]
- Award received: Albany Medical Center Prize[19], Dickson Prize in Medicine[20], Massry Prize[21], Keio Medical Science Prize[22], Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences[23], Golden Brain Award[24], The Brain Prize[25], Harvey Prize[26], Perl-UNC Prize[27], W. Alden Spencer Award[28], Gabbay Award[29], Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences[30], Richard Lounsbery Award[31], BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[32]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[33], National Academy of Medicine[34], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Doctoral student: Feng Zhang[37]
- Commons category: Karl Deisseroth[38]
- Family name: Q60197712[39]
- Given name: Karl[40], Alexander[41]
- Professorship: D. H. Chen Professorship[42]
- Official website: https://profiles.stanford.edu/karl-deisseroth[43], https://deisseroth.com[44]
- Work location: Stanford[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Affiliation: Stanford University Bioengineering Department[47]
- Birth name: Karl Alexander Deisseroth[48]
- Name in native language: Karl Deisseroth[49]
Why It Matters
Karl Deisseroth has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He is credited with the discovery of optogenetics[52].
His notable doctoral advisees include Feng Zhang[53], a neuroscientist[54], b. 1981[55], of People's Republic of China[56], awarded the Canada Gairdner International Award[57], specialised in genetic engineering[58].
FAQs
Where was Karl Deisseroth born?
Karl Deisseroth was born in Boston[2].
Who were Karl Deisseroth's parents?
Karl Deisseroth's father was Albert B. Deisseroth[10].
Who was Karl Deisseroth married to?
Karl Deisseroth's spouses include Michelle Monje[11].
What did Karl Deisseroth do for work?
Karl Deisseroth worked as a psychiatrist[3], neuroscientist[4], university teacher[5], bioengineer[6], and academic[7].
What awards did Karl Deisseroth receive?
Honors received include Albany Medical Center Prize[19], Dickson Prize in Medicine[20], Massry Prize[21], and Keio Medical Science Prize[22].
What did Karl Deisseroth discover?
Karl Deisseroth is credited as discoverer of optogenetics[52].