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Research centers and institutes

Explore our research centers and institutes

At NAU, our faculty lead a broad range of initiatives, many of which have developed into university-wide centers or institutes that drive excellence in strategic areas of interdisciplinary research.

Center for American Indian Resilience

The Center for American Indian Resilience (CAIR) promotes health and resilience by examining the role of traditional knowledge and cultural strategies in teaching health behaviors.

Center for Ecosystem Science and Society

The Center for Ecosystem Science and Society (Ecoss) conducts re­search on how ecosystems respond to and shape environmental change.

Center for Health Equity Research

The Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) is working to end health disparities regionally, nationally, and internationally, by engaging researchers, healthcare providers, and communities in research that is culturally relevant and respectful.

Center for Materials Interfaces in Research and Applications

The Center for Materials Interfaces in Research and Applications (¡MIRA!) is an interdisciplinary materials science research center focused on the development of advanced functional materials through the exploration of materials interfaces.

Ecological Restoration Institute

The Ecological Restoration Institute (ERI) engages in research on forest fire recovery and watershed management, and collabora­tively plans and implements forest restoration treatments.

Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (PNACP) develops cancer-related research capacity at NAU, seeking to alleviate disparities caused by cancer in Native American communities.

Pathogen and Microbiome Institute

The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI) research focuses on understanding pathogens that affect humans and wildlife.