Project Grant R44GM154516
Award Date
7/4/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.9M
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
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