Project Grant 2445943
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$45K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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