Project Grant 2404175
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$823K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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