Andrew Newberg

Biography

Andrew Newberg is a prominent researcher in the field of nuclear medical brain imaging. As Director of Research at the Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Dr. Newberg has been involved in groundbreaking research of neurological and psychiatric disorders such as clinical depression, head injury, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. As Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Newberg is best known for his research focused on the development of neurotransmitter tracers for the evaluation religiosity, to which he refers to as “neurotheology.” Additionally, Dr. Newberg has also authored six books to further explore the relationship between the brain and religious and spiritual experiences.

Research Interest

Brain development, Neurology