Project Grant R35GM156302
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
11/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$388K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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