Project Grant R35GM155257
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$409K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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