Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL038113-09
Application #
2218692
Study Section
Molecular Cytology Study Section (CTY)
Project Start
1987-04-01
Project End
1997-06-30
Budget Start
1996-07-01
Budget End
1997-06-30
Support Year
9
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Brandeis University
Department
Type
Organized Research Units
DUNS #
616845814
City
Waltham
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02454
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