Project Grant R01EY036478
Award Date
9/30/24
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
National Eye Institute
Federal Grant Program
93.867
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92617, USA
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