Project Grant R01GM154131
Award Date
9/4/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$344K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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