Project Grant 2204237
Award Date
5/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$257K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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