Project Grant R01EY037296
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$391K
Federal Agency
National Eye Institute
Awardee
Emory University (S352L5PJLMP8)
Federal Grant Program
93.867
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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