Project Grant 2427812
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$254K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Phillips Ranch, CA 91766, USA
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