Project Grant R44GM148148
Award Date
9/10/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.7M
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Awardee
Sigray, Inc. (H5UJCPYHJM34)
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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