Project Grant R34CA293460
Award Date
9/13/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$663K
Federal Agency
National Cancer Institute
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
93.394
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27710, USA
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