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 #
5R29AI032155-05
Application #
2067080
Study Section
Toxicology Subcommittee 2 (TOX)
Project Start
1991-12-01
Project End
1996-11-30
Budget Start
1995-12-01
Budget End
1996-11-30
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Scripps Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92037
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