Project Grant R24GM154185
Award Date
8/10/24
Completion Date
4/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$21M
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97239, USA
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