Jason W Griffin, PhD

Dr. Griffin completed his doctoral training at Pennsylvania State University and his postdoctoral training at Yale University, where he was a Hilibrand Postdoctoral Fellow. His research program centers on understanding the neural and behavioral mechanisms that influence social perception (e.g., face processing) in both autistic and non-autistic children and adolescents.

As a cognitive neuroscientist and autism researcher, Dr. Griffin strives to merge neuroscience, clinical, and quantitative methodologies to amplify the translational impact of his work. To achieve this, he employs a diverse range of tools, including electroencephalography (EEG), eye-tracking, intervention science, and advanced statistical techniques, aiming to deepen our understanding of social perception in autism.

Dr. Griffin's research has garnered funding from various intramural and extramural sources, including the Hilibrand Foundation, the Autism Science Foundation, the Alan B. Slifka Foundation, the Division of Research at University of Houston, and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). He has also been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions, including the Alumni Association Dissertation Award, which earned him a Distinguished Scholar Medal. Most notably, he earned two international awards, including the INSAR Slifka/Ritvo Innovation in Autism Research Award and the NOMIS and Science Young Explorer Award, highlighting his innovative approach to autism research as an early career investigator. He also serves on the Early Career Committee for APA Division 3: Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science and is on the Editorial Board of the peer-reviewed journal Autism.