Project Grant K22AG088144
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$162K
Federal Agency
National Institute on Aging
Awardee
Emory University (S352L5PJLMP8)
Federal Grant Program
93.866
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Connecticut, USA
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