Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award (R37)
Project #
5R37GM023467-30
Application #
7002288
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (NSS)
Program Officer
Lewis, Catherine D
Project Start
1977-01-01
Project End
2006-12-31
Budget Start
2006-01-01
Budget End
2006-12-31
Support Year
30
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$450,903
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Wisconsin Madison
Department
Biochemistry
Type
Schools of Earth Sciences/Natur
DUNS #
161202122
City
Madison
State
WI
Country
United States
Zip Code
53715
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