Project Grant R56HG013865
Award Date
9/25/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$645K
Federal Agency
National Human Genome Research Institute
Federal Grant Program
93.172
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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