Project Grant R35GM155016
Award Date
6/15/24
Completion Date
4/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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