Professor Andrew B Newberg is a neuroscientist who is a pioneer in the study of ‘neurotheology’; the quest to understand the relationship between the brain and spirituality.

Currently, Research Director and Integrative Medicine Specialist in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University, Professor Newberg is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine.

His unique combination of interests has seen him employed at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania in departments including Psychology, Radiology, and Religious Studies.

With research focusing on understanding possible neurophysiological mechanisms associated with religious and spiritual experiences, questions he seeks to answer include ‘Are we hardwired for God?’ and ‘How Does God Change Your Brain?’ Professor Newberg also studies mind-body interventions for diseases including Parkinson’s disease and cancer.

Professor Newberg has authored ten books and over 200 peer-reviewed articles on brain function, integrative medicine and the study of spirituality and health. He regularly appears in mainstream media, including Good Morning America and National Geographic.