Project Grant 2345351
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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