Project Grant 2222495
Award Date
6/15/22
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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