DRUGCARTS TO COMBAT DRUG RESISTANCE


Year of Award:
2007
Status:
Complete
Award Type:
R21
Project Number:
CA128696
RFA Number:
RFA-CA-07-019
Technology Track:
Molecular & Cellular Analysis Technologies
PI/Project Leader:
NILSEN-HAMILTON, MARIT
Other PI or Project Leader:
N/A
Institution:
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
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