Project Grant 2427038
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$1.7M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10027, USA
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