Project Grant R35GM157189
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$199K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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