Project Grant 2306187
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$536K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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