Project Grant 2408999
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$311K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Garden City, NY 11530, USA
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