Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
First Independent Research Support & Transition (FIRST) Awards (R29)
Project #
5R29AI032085-06
Application #
2066989
Study Section
Bacteriology and Mycology Subcommittee 2 (BM)
Project Start
1992-09-01
Project End
1997-07-31
Budget Start
1996-08-01
Budget End
1997-07-31
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Cincinnati
Department
Genetics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
City
Cincinnati
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
45221
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