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Deepak Srivastava

Professor Deepak Srivastava PhD

Professor of Molecular Neuroscience

  • Group Leader MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Director of the Wohl Cellular Imaging Centre

Research interests

  • Imaging sciences

Biography

My lab group investigates synaptic biology in in health and disease, focusing on the  cellular and physiological aspect of disease with a translational focus. We study the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of glutamatergic synapses and how genetic risk factors for disease, impact synaptic biology. To achieve this, we utilize cutting-edge technologies such as patient derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and advanced cellular imaging approaches. This allows us to investigate the dynamic and nanoscopic organisation of synaptic proteins, as well as structural and functional remodelling of synapses, and we work closely with basic and clinical colleagues as well as pharmaceutical companies to address these questions. I also lead the Wohl Cellular Imaging Centre (WCIC), an advanced light microscopy facility, specialising in imaging needs for neuroscience research.

Please see my Research Staff Profile for more detail.

Find out more about my research:

Key Collaborators:

  • Dr Anthony Vernon, King's College London
  • Professor Oliver Howes, King's College London
  • Dr Kristen Brennand, Icahn School of Medicine
  • Professor Jack Price, National Institute for Biological Standards & King's College London

News

King's researchers join £28.5 million Human Functional Genomics Initiative

Professor Oscar Marín and Professor Deepak Srivastava co-lead the research cluster Functional Genomics of Human Brain Development

Brain organoid. Picture by Adam Pavlinek.

Professor Deepak Srivastava delivers inaugural lecture "Synapse Confidential - Understanding the Secrets of Neuronal Connections in Health and Mental Health"

On 18 June 2024, Professor Srivastava delivered his inaugural lecture as a Professor of Molecular Neuroscience at the IoPPN.

Dr Anthony Vernon, Professor Deepak Srivastava, and Professor Mark Richardson

Researchers and Artists Collaborate for NeuroArt Exhibition at Science Gallery

The exhibition showcases art pieces created by neurodivergent artists and neuroscientific researchers

Guests interacting with ADHD Research Lab suggestion board

IoPPN scientists collaborate with bit.bio to develop multi-cell models of the human brain with optimised open-source protocols

bit.bio, the company coding human cells for novel cures, and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience today announce a collaboration to build...

Professor Deepak Srivastava and Dr Anthony Vernon standing in front of a big picture of a neuron

King's College Hospital Chief Officers Visit Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute

Professor Clive Kay and Dr Leonie Penna met with School of Neuroscience researchers to learn about clinical and academic partnerships.

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Cellular memory of mother's viral infection could play a role in child's later brain development

New research led by King’s College London has provided insight into why exposure to inflammation caused by a viral infection during pregnancy may increase the...

Cellular memory of mother’s viral infection could play a role in child’s later brain development

Events

18JunSynapse Confidential – Understanding the Secrets of Neuronal Connections in Health and Mental Health (2)

Professor Deepak Srivastava - Inaugural Lecture

Join us in celebrating Srivastava's inaugural lecture on 'Synapse Confidential – Understanding the Secrets of Neuronal Connections in Health and Mental Health'

Please note: this event has passed.

Features

IoPPN Inaugural Lectures: 2024

Inaugural lectures are given by newly arrived or promoted professors, who use the opportunity to introduce themselves, to present an overview of their own...

Neurons in the sky

News

King's researchers join £28.5 million Human Functional Genomics Initiative

Professor Oscar Marín and Professor Deepak Srivastava co-lead the research cluster Functional Genomics of Human Brain Development

Brain organoid. Picture by Adam Pavlinek.

Professor Deepak Srivastava delivers inaugural lecture "Synapse Confidential - Understanding the Secrets of Neuronal Connections in Health and Mental Health"

On 18 June 2024, Professor Srivastava delivered his inaugural lecture as a Professor of Molecular Neuroscience at the IoPPN.

Dr Anthony Vernon, Professor Deepak Srivastava, and Professor Mark Richardson

Researchers and Artists Collaborate for NeuroArt Exhibition at Science Gallery

The exhibition showcases art pieces created by neurodivergent artists and neuroscientific researchers

Guests interacting with ADHD Research Lab suggestion board

IoPPN scientists collaborate with bit.bio to develop multi-cell models of the human brain with optimised open-source protocols

bit.bio, the company coding human cells for novel cures, and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience today announce a collaboration to build...

Professor Deepak Srivastava and Dr Anthony Vernon standing in front of a big picture of a neuron

King's College Hospital Chief Officers Visit Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute

Professor Clive Kay and Dr Leonie Penna met with School of Neuroscience researchers to learn about clinical and academic partnerships.

KCHvisit2thumbnail

Cellular memory of mother's viral infection could play a role in child's later brain development

New research led by King’s College London has provided insight into why exposure to inflammation caused by a viral infection during pregnancy may increase the...

Cellular memory of mother’s viral infection could play a role in child’s later brain development

Events

18JunSynapse Confidential – Understanding the Secrets of Neuronal Connections in Health and Mental Health (2)

Professor Deepak Srivastava - Inaugural Lecture

Join us in celebrating Srivastava's inaugural lecture on 'Synapse Confidential – Understanding the Secrets of Neuronal Connections in Health and Mental Health'

Please note: this event has passed.

Features

IoPPN Inaugural Lectures: 2024

Inaugural lectures are given by newly arrived or promoted professors, who use the opportunity to introduce themselves, to present an overview of their own...

Neurons in the sky