Project Grant R35GM158187
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$394K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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