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 #
5R37AI016794-15
Application #
2060409
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (NSS)
Project Start
1991-12-01
Project End
1996-11-30
Budget Start
1995-12-01
Budget End
1996-11-30
Support Year
15
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Rockefeller University
Department
Microbiology/Immun/Virology
Type
Other Domestic Higher Education
DUNS #
071037113
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10065
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