Project Grant R35GM155188
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
5/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$389K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
University City, MO 63130, USA
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