Project Grant 2115790
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$479K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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