Project Grant R21HG013684
Award Date
9/23/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$435K
Federal Agency
National Human Genome Research Institute
Federal Grant Program
93.172
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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