Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
2R01GM054346-04
Application #
2908559
Study Section
Bio-Organic and Natural Products Chemistry Study Section (BNP)
Project Start
1996-07-01
Project End
2003-06-30
Budget Start
1999-08-01
Budget End
2000-06-30
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Department
Chemistry
Type
Other Domestic Higher Education
DUNS #
168559177
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55455
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