US scientist Deisseroth wins Nobel Prize in Medicine
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 15:19 · Archive
US scientist Karl Deisseroth has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He shares the prize with German scientists Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Stanford University has released video showing Deisseroth breaking the news to his son and two daughters. His children were seen erupting in joy, jumping and hugging him.
The prize is worth 12 million Swedish kronor, approximately €1.09 million. The award will be presented at a ceremony in Stockholm on 10 December, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
How it is being reported
- US scientist’s children erupt in joy after hearing he won NobelVideo shows US scientist Karl Deisseroth breaking the news to his son and two daughters that he won the Nobel Prize.Al Jazeera · 8 Oct, 14:20
- Moment US scientist tells his children he won the Nobel PrizeUS scientist Karl Deisseroth had a memorable way of sharing the news that he had won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. In images released by Stanford University, Deisseroth can be seen telling his two daughters and his son about the award.Euronews · 8 Oct, 09:01
In this story: Karl Deisseroth · Peter Hegemann · Georg Nagel · Stanford University · Stockholm
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