Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award (R37)
Project #
4R37AI033319-06
Application #
2003862
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (NSS)
Project Start
1992-09-01
Project End
2002-04-30
Budget Start
1997-05-01
Budget End
1998-04-30
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Alabama Birmingham
Department
Microbiology/Immun/Virology
Type
Schools of Dentistry
DUNS #
004514360
City
Birmingham
State
AL
Country
United States
Zip Code
35294
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