Project Grant 2440063
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$1.3M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Madison, WI 53715, USA
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