Project Grant R43GM154597
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$296K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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