• Executive Director of The Pathogen & Microbiome Institute

    Paul Keim

    PMI has recruited world class scientists in genomics, infectious disease, computational analysis, bioinformatics, and microbiome research. They work together with NAU students in the state-of-the-art Applied Research & Development building. This building was awarded Platinum LEEDs status as one of the greenest buildings in the world. It provides a warm, interactive, and productive environment for students and faculty.

    PMI attracts and trains Arizona’s brightest and mostly highly motivated students. They form teams with faculty and participate in a wide range of disciplines where computer science meets microbiology, in the context of ecosystems and evolutionary principles.

    PMI scientists have been highly successful at obtaining research funding and this provides the support for cutting edge research and paid internships.

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    Paul Keim

We Train the Future of Science

Our faculty and staff provide a foundation for young scientists to pursue a career in research.

Bridget Barker

Undergraduates are mentored and trained in a collaborative academic workplace.

Faith Walker

Following her life’s goal of being a biologist, Faith uses trace DNA to study wildlife ecology

Emily Cope

Emily's lab focuses on the role of the microbiome in chronic and progressive diseases.

We are the Future of Science

Recruiting the brightest minds for research, our students turn their science dreams into reality.

Holly Hansen

Experiencing research in a collaborative lab, Holly finds success in her work.

Anna Riley

Using state of the art tools, Anna developed a new assay to detect nectar-feeding bats.

Meagan Owens

Leading up to PMI, Meagan knew she had a future with conservation of species.

Dustin Mullaney

Working apart of the Lee Lab, Dustin learned that he wanted to help others.