Connecting biodiversity, ecology, and health through science.
About
NICHE is the National Institute for Conservation, Health, and Ecology. NICHE advances interdisciplinary research to understand how ecological change connects the health of wildlife, ecosystems, and human communities.
Mission
The National Institute for Conservation, Health, and Ecology (NICHE) advances interdisciplinary research on the connections among biodiversity, ecological change, and health. We generate and apply scientific knowledge to conserve species, strengthen ecological resilience, and promote the health and flourishing of wildlife, ecosystems, and human communities.
Vision
We envision a world in which species and ecosystems thrive, and science guides decisions that sustain biodiversity, ecological resilience, and health across generations.
Research
Biodiversity conservation
Understanding species and ecosystems to inform conservation and support ecological resilience.
Wildlife disease ecology
Exploring how infections spread and persist in wildlife populations, and how ecological conditions shape disease dynamics.
Environmental change and health
Investigating how changes in the environment affect the interconnected health of wildlife, ecosystems, and human communities.
Contact
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We welcome research collaboration inquiries and questions about our scientific work.