Project Grant R43AG082588
Award Date
9/25/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$865K
Federal Agency
National Institute on Aging
Awardee
Lifebio Inc. (D3LJTTHKNYA3)
Federal Grant Program
93.866
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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