Project Grant 2339849
Award Date
2/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$412K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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