Project Grant 2451080
Award Date
5/15/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
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