Project Grant 2221796
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$415K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Syracuse, NY 13244, USA
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