Project Grant 2243163
Award Date
2/15/23
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$414K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
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