Project Grant 2428204
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$369K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
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