Project Grant K99GM157491
Award Date
9/9/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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