Project Grant 2105796
Award Date
1/15/21
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$361K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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