Project Grant 2433788
Award Date
2/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Funding Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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