Project Grant R01EB035543
Award Date
1/16/25
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$821K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioenginering
Federal Grant Program
93.286
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nebraska, USA
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