Project Grant 2130427
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$519K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77204, USA
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