Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Type
Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award (R37)
Project #
2R37DE003739-23
Application #
2128925
Study Section
Oral Biology and Medicine Subcommittee 1 (OBM)
Project Start
1976-06-01
Project End
2000-06-30
Budget Start
1995-08-01
Budget End
1996-07-31
Support Year
23
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Southern California
Department
Dentistry
Type
Schools of Dentistry
DUNS #
041544081
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90089
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