Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
1R01AG010057-01A4
Application #
2051299
Study Section
Experimental Virology Study Section (EVR)
Project Start
1996-09-30
Project End
2000-08-31
Budget Start
1996-09-30
Budget End
1997-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Baylor College of Medicine
Department
Microbiology/Immun/Virology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
074615394
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77030
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