Stanford professor surprises kids after winning Nobel Prize
Key Points:
- Stanford professor Karl Deisseroth won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his pioneering work in optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control cells in the brain.
- Deisseroth shared the exciting news with his children in a heartfelt Instagram video, capturing their joyful reactions and surprise.
- He shares the Nobel Prize this year with Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their contributions to the field.
- Despite his demanding career, Deisseroth maintains a close family life, making daily sandwiches for his three youngest children.
- Deisseroth is the 37th Nobel Prize laureate affiliated with Stanford University.