Project Grant 2234112
Award Date
1/15/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$740K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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