Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01NS035750-02
Application #
2333088
Study Section
Neurology B Subcommittee 2 (NEUB)
Project Start
1996-04-01
Project End
1997-06-30
Budget Start
1997-02-01
Budget End
1997-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Shrewsbury
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01545
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