Project Grant 2246530
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$680K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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