Perceptual Studies
The Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia, founded in 1967.
Part of Near Death Experiences
3 moments in this segment.
- - UVA DOPS Faculty Presentation: Do We Survive Death? A Look at the Evidence.. The UVA DOPS faculty gathered in Boston to offer lectures about their research. There is a panel discussion at the end in which the researchers address questions posed by the audience members. Bruce Greyson is a psychiatrist.
- - Kim Penberthy, PhD: Chester Carlson Prof. of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences, UVA DOPS Faculty. Kim Penberthy is a clinical psychologist and is especially interested in researching altered states. UVA DOPS is a research unit within the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia Health System.
- - Jim Tucker, MD: Director of DOPS, Bonner-Lowry Prof. of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences. Tucker is a pediatric psychiatrist and is focused on researching cases of young children who spontaneously make statements about remembering specific details from a past life.