Year of Award:
2002
Status:
Complete
Award Type:
R21
Project Number:
CA094340
RFA Number:
PAR-99-102
Technology Track:
Molecular & Cellular Analysis Technologies
PI/Project Leader:
MEHTA, ANAND S
Other PI or Project Leader:
N/A
Institution:
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
External Link:
http://projectreporter.nih.gov/project_info_details.cfm?aid=6439967
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