Project Grant 2320104
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
University City, MO 63130, USA
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