Project Grant K99GM157487
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$109K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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