Project Grant R21EB036190
Award Date
2/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$174K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioenginering
Federal Grant Program
93.286
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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