Project Grant 2134701
Award Date
11/15/21
Completion Date
10/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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