Project Grant 2131806
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Awardee
Baylor University (C6T9BYG5EYX5)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waco, TX 76798, USA
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