Dr. Marina Weiler Discussed Out-of-Body Experiences on a Live Spanish-Language Podcast
6/1/2026
On May 29, Dr. Marina Weiler participated in a live podcast discussion on Out-of-Body Experiences (OBEs), exploring their phenomenology, research implications, and relevance within the study of consciousness and extraordinary…
NEWS: Dr. David Acunzo Appointed Associate Editor of APA Journal – Psychology of Consciousness
8/7/2025
The DOPS Neuroimaging Lab Director, Dr. David Acunzo, has been named Associate Editor of Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Psychological Association’s…
7/25/2025
"University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers will examine whether psilocybin can help people who are experiencing persistent, intense grief, also known as prolonged grief disorder. Backed by a $895,866 grant…
6/10/2025
Julie Exline, PhD, Starts July 1 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., June 10, 2025 – Julie Exline, PhD, a national leader in researching spiritual struggles and explanations for extraordinary human experiences, has been…
Join Our Team! DOPS is Now Hiring for Two Full-Time Positions to Help with Research
1/24/2025
The Division of Perceptual Studies is now hiring two, full-time positions to join our research team. Lab Specialist Intermediate/Senior: CLICK HERE TO APPLY Postdoctoral Research Associate: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
1/9/2025
The Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) at the University of Virginia is pleased to announce a groundbreaking $750,000 research program investigating Cases of the Reincarnation Type (CORT). This two-year initiative,…
12/17/2024
Hypnosis is not just a Parlor Trick - Science Shows it Helps with Anxiety, Depression, Pain, PTSD and Sleep Disorders by David Acunzo, Ph.D. "We’ve all seen it, typically…
RESEARCH: Take this Survey to Help DOPS Learn About Treatments for Prolonged Grief
11/20/2024
Take the survey: www.tinyurl.com/PGDstudy Take the survey: www.tinyurl.com/PGDstudy
EVENT: Learn from DOPS Faculty Presenting Research at Multiple Conferences this Weekend
11/8/2024
Beyond the Brain Online 2024 Beyond the Brain is the world’s premier conference series exploring new research on whether and how consciousness and mind extend beyond the physical brain and…
Personal Announcement from Dr. Jim Tucker – Director of DOPS
10/28/2024
Dear friends, The DOPS team remains extremely active, as you can see from our recent e-newsletter. But first, a personal announcement: I will be retiring from the University of Virginia…
