Project Grant R35GM155365
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$344K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77005, USA
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