Project Grant 2448593
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$797K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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