2000 Category Winners in
Physiology

First Place: S1520

Woo, Cindy Y. Grade 12, Los Angeles County
TGF-B Signaling and Mandibular Morphogenesis
Advisor: Dr. Yang Chai
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles

Second Place: S1521

Younes, Amir H. Grade 12, Kern County
Predicting the Risk for Heart Disease ... In Teenagers: A Third Year Study in Teen Health
Advisor: Mr. Brad Rappleye
School: Highland High School, Bakersfield

Third Place: S1503

Jensen, Carl F. Grade 10, Mendocino County
Get a Grip! Is an Individual's Dominant Hand Stronger in Grip Strength?
Advisor: Dr. Mills Matheson
School: Willits High School, Willits

Third Place: S1503

Broeske, Ian D. Grade 10, Mendocino County
Get a Grip! Is an Individual's Dominant Hand Stronger in Grip Strength?
Advisor: Dr. Mills Matheson
School: Willits High School, Willits

Honorable Mention: S1511

Locke, Amy L. Grade 10, Orange County
Running with All Your Heart: The Necessity of Heart Rate Monitors for Beginning vs. Experienced Runners
Advisor: Mr. Ken Schnepf
School: Capistrano Valley High School, Mission Viejo