Research
The UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources is committed to basic and applied research that addresses issues related to agriculture, environmental and economic sustainability, natural resources management, human and animal health, nutrition, food, and healthy and resilient communities. The Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station (SAES) administers CAHNR research programs, funding for which is provided by a wide range of federal, private, and nonprofit organizations. Increasingly, CAHNR research is conducted in multidisciplinary teams that include faculty from CAHNR, other UConn schools and Colleges, and institutions from across the United States and the world.
Research Priorities
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Ensuring a vibrant and sustainable agricultural industry and food supply
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Enhancing health and well-being locally, nationally and globally
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Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Anti-Racist Approaches
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Fostering sustainable landscapes across the urban-rural interfaces
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Advancing adaptation and resilience in a changing climate
$41.5 million
Extramural grants for research, extension, and teaching
404
Peer-reviewed publications
120
Grants awarded
Research Centers and Institutes
CAHNR's diverse range of disciplines fosters innovative collaborations as researchers use multidisciplinary approaches to address complex issues.
CAHNR Centers and Institutes
Center for Environmental Health and Health Promotion (CEHHP)
Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR)
Center for mHealth and Social Media
Center of Excellence for Vaccine Research (CEVR)
Connecticut Institute of Water Resources (CT IWR)
Connecticut Sea Grant College Program
Extension & Applied Research
Affiliated UConn Centers and Institutes
