Project Grant 2345411
Award Date
1/15/24
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97239, USA
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