Project Grant R44GM157779
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Awardee
Brightspec, Inc. (GCKZNM9VMHJ5)
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Virginia, USA
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