Project Grant R21CA293969
Award Date
7/2/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$458K
Federal Agency
National Cancer Institute
Federal Grant Program
93.395
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irwindale, CA 91010, USA
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