Project Grant R43GM157792
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$330K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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