Project Grant R44GM154514
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$2M
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Morrisville, NC, USA
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