Project Grant R35GM158267
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$395K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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