Project Start
1989-08-01
Project End
1994-11-30
Budget Start
1992-03-12
Budget End
1992-11-30
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Baylor College of Medicine
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
074615394
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77030
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