Karl Deisseroth

Awards

1. 2013

   The Brain Prize

   Biology

   For their invention and refinement of optogenetics.

2. 2018

   Canada Gairdner International Award

   Biology

   For the discovery of light-gated ion channel mechanisms, and for the discovery of optogenetics, a technology that has revolutionized neuroscience.

3. 2018

   Kyoto Prize — Advanced Technology

   CS

   Discovery of Optogenetics and Development of Causal Systems Neuroscience.

4. 2021

   Lasker Award — Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

   Biology

   For the discovery of light-sensitive microbial proteins that can activate or silence individual brain cells and for their use in developing optogenetics—a revolutionary technique for neuroscience

5. 2023

   Japan Prize — Life Sciences

   Biology

   for the development of methods that use genetically addressable light-sensitive membrane proteins to unravel neural circuit function.