Project Grant R44AG087868
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$407K
Federal Agency
National Institute on Aging
Awardee
Senaptec Inc. (GADQDDUCDPN9)
Federal Grant Program
93.866
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oregon, USA
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