Researchers receive $2.7M NIH grant to investigate effects of phthalate exposure on neurodevelopment | Neuroscience Program

NSP Faculty in the News: Howard Gritton, CB, Jozien Goense, Psych & BioE, and Paul Bonthuis, CB

January 12, 2026

Howard Gritton (left) and Paul Bonthuis. Jozien Goense not pictured.

Elizabeth Bello

Researchers receive $2.7M NIH grant to investigate effects of phthalate exposure on neurodevelopment
Howard Gritton (GNDP), professor of comparative bioscience and bioengineering, Jozien Goense, professor of psychology and bioengineering, and Paul Bonthuis (GNDP), professor of comparative biosciences and neuroscience, are working to better understand the relationship between phthalate exposure on the developing brain and consequences for social behavior in connection with autism spectrum disorders.