Karl Deisseroth Discusses Optogenetics Journey Following Nobel Prize Victory

Stanford University professor Karl Deisseroth discussed his scientific research on brain function during an interview with The Conversation Weekly podcast, according to The Conversation. As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, American and German scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for pioneering work in optogenetics. [1][10]

The Conversation reported that Deisseroth began his research focus in the 1990s while studying medicine during a rotation with psychiatric patients. Deisseroth explained that the brain consists of billions of fragile, transparent, and fast acting cells that present a complex scientific challenge to examine inside the skull. [1]

Deisseroth was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and earned his undergraduate degree in biochemical sciences from Harvard University in 1992, Grokipedia notes. He later obtained a doctorate in neuroscience in 1998 and a medical degree in 2000 from Stanford University, where he completed his psychiatry residency in 2004. [9]

Deisseroth currently serves as a professor of bioengineering and psychiatry at Stanford University, Wikipedia notes. The Taipei Times reported that Deisseroth is scheduled to make a visit to Taiwan in March next year. [6][7]