Metaphysics & Psychology

Major new reincarnation study to explore children's past-life memories

By T.K. Randall
January 14, 2025

Image: AI-generated (Midjourney) Set to be launched by the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), the new program is backed by $750,000 of funding and is supported by several organizations including the BIAL Foundation, The Dreamery Foundation and the Philip B. Rothenberg Research Fund.

According to the press release, the research will "employ state-of-the-art neuroimaging and contemporary research methodologies" to find out why some children seem to possess memories associated with their past lives.

The study will be headed up by Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova and Dr. Philip Cozzolino.

"This expanded research program marks a new chapter in our scientific investigation of children's past-life memories," said Dr. Pehlivanova."By combining insights from our extensive case collection with modern neuroscientific methods, we aim to understand the cognitive, neurophysiological and environmental factors that may contribute to these experiences."

The study will look at two potential mechanisms through which memories of alleged past lives manifest in some children - memory and trauma - as well as new ways to identify and study such cases.

"This research aims to bridge the gap between these compelling cases and mainstream science," the press release states.

"The public presentation and dissemination of this work, at conferences and in peer-reviewed scientific journals, will contribute to our understanding of consciousness, memory and human experience."



Source: Virginia.edu

Tags: Reincarnation