Project Grant 2229160
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$300K
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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