Project Grant 2338009
Award Date
2/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$430K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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