Project Grant 2139857
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$900K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX, USA
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