Project Grant R15GM155805
Award Date
7/2/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$420K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Awardee
Baylor University (C6T9BYG5EYX5)
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waco, TX 76798, USA
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