Project Grant R35GM156451
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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