Project Grant 2344838
Award Date
2/15/24
Completion Date
1/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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