Project Grant 2439291
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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