Project Grant 2116534
Award Date
6/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
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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