Project Grant R16GM154708
Award Date
8/14/24
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$180K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
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