Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
First Independent Research Support & Transition (FIRST) Awards (R29)
Project #
5R29AG012686-02
Application #
2054417
Study Section
Neurological Sciences Subcommittee 1 (NLS)
Project Start
1995-09-01
Project End
2000-08-31
Budget Start
1996-09-01
Budget End
1997-08-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02199
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