Project Grant 2341010
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$852K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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