Project Grant 2335999
Award Date
2/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$398K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA
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