Project Grant 2246498
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$828K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97202, USA
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