David Acunzo, PhD
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
Bio & Overview
David J. Acunzo, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He has worked on a diverse array of cognitive neuroscience topics including vision, attention and semantic processing using various computational and functional neuroimaging techniques including EEG, MEG and fMRI.
His current research interests include abnormal perceptions, response to hypnotic suggestion and extraordinary experiences including mystical and psi experiences.
Academic Information
- Department
- Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
Research Interests
Psychiatry And Neurobehavioral Sciences
Research Disciplines
- Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
Research Opportunities
- Neuroscience
PhD Programs
- Neuroscience
Selected Publications
2026
Lenz, James E., Kelly, Edward F., Dunseath, W. J. Ross, Acunzo, David J. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice2026;DOI: 10.1037/CNS0000460
Acunzo, David J., Denton, Andrea H., Weiler, Marina, Kelly, Edward F.NeuroImage2026; 333: 121937.DOI: 10.1016/J.NEUROIMAGE.2026.121937
2025
Acunzo, David, Grignolio, Damiano, Hickey, Clayton. PLoS Biology2025; 23(3): e3003018.DOI: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PBIO.3003018
Weiler, Marina, Casseb, Raphael F., Acunzo, David J. Journal of Consciousness Studies2025; 32(3): 135 - 149.DOI: 10.53765/20512201.32.3.135
Hickey, Clayton, Grignolio, Damiano, Munasinghe, Vinura, Acunzo, David. Biological Psychology2025; 195: 108987.DOI: 10.1016/J.BIOPSYCHO.2025.108987
2024
Weiler, Marina, Acunzo, David J., Cozzolino, Philip J., Greyson, BruceNeuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews2024; 163: 105764.DOI: 10.1016/J.NEUBIOREV.2024.105764
Grignolio, Damiano, Acunzo, David J., Hickey, ClaytonJournal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance2024; 50(3): 280 - 294.DOI: 10.1037/XHP0001177
Weiler, Marina, Acunzo, David J. International Review of Psychiatry2024; 1 - 10.DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2024.2436598
2023
Acunzo, David, Dell, Jaclyn, Hickey, ClaytonJournal of Neuroscience2023; 43(37): 6415 - 6429.DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0766-23.2023
2022
Acunzo, David J., Terhune, Devin B., Sharma, Ankita, Hickey, Clayton M.Acta Psychologica2022; 231: 103793.DOI: 10.1016/J.ACTPSY.2022.103793
Acunzo, David J., Low, Daniel M., Fairhall, Scott L.NeuroImage2022; 251: 119005.DOI: 10.1016/J.NEUROIMAGE.2022.119005
2021
Acunzo, David J., Terhune, Devin B.International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis2021; 69(1): 50 - 71.DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2021.1833209
Acunzo, David J., Oakley, David A., Terhune, Devin B.American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis2021; 63(4): 355 - 371.DOI: 10.1080/00029157.2020.1865869
Dell, Jaclyn, Acunzo, David, Hickey, ClaytonJournal of Vision2021; 21(9): 2560.DOI: 10.1167/JOV.21.9.2560
2020
Acunzo, David, Cardeña, Etzel, Terhune, Devin B.Cognitive Neuropsychiatry2020; 25(3): 179 - 189.DOI: 10.1080/13546805.2020.1715932
Fabius, Jasper H., Fracasso, Alessio, Acunzo, David J., Van der Stigchel, Stefan, Melcher, DavidJournal of Neuroscience2020; 40(49): 9476 - 9486.DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1169-20.2020
2019
Acunzo, David, MacKenzie, Graham, van Rossum, Mark C. W.Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience2019; 19(1): 123 - 137.DOI: 10.3758/S13415-018-00650-7
2018
Acunzo, David J, Escher, Gérard, Ottersen, Ole P, Whittington, Jason D, Gillet, Philippe, Stenseth, Nils C, Negrutiu, IoanThe Lancet Planetary Health2018; 2(3): e101 - e102.DOI: 10.1016/S2542-5196(18)30023-8
2017
Acunzo, David, Melcher, DavidJournal of Vision2017; 17(10): 897.DOI: 10.1167/17.10.897
2013
Acunzo, David J., Evrard, Renaud, Rabeyron, ThomasFrontiers in Human Neuroscience2013; 7:.DOI: 10.3389/FNHUM.2013.00893
2012
Acunzo, David J., MacKenzie, Graham, van Rossum, Mark C.W.Journal of Neuroscience Methods2012; 211(2): 309.DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2012.08.023
Acunzo, David J., MacKenzie, Graham, van Rossum, Mark C.W.Journal of Neuroscience Methods2012; 209(1): 212 - 218.DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2012.06.011
2011
Acunzo, David J., Henderson, John M.Emotion2011; 11(5): 1134 - 1143.DOI: 10.1037/a0022586