Project Grant R21NS140782
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
11/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$246K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Federal Grant Program
93.853
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, NY 12208, USA
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