Project Grant 2203122
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$980K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
University City, MO 63130, USA
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