2002 Category Awards in
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

First Place: S0416
Li, Wing Y. Grade 12, Los Angeles County
Interaction of Integrin alpha-3/beta-1 and Laminin-5 Modulates Alveolar Epithelial Barrier Formation
Advisor: Mr. Duane Nichols
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra

Second Place: S0401
Abhat, Anshu R. Grade 11, Los Angeles County
Effect of Neurotrophin-3 on Suppression of Tumor Vascularization
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

Third Place: S0425
Yackle, Kevin R. Grade 11, Orange County
The Effect of Directing Ribozymes to Attack Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigens and Inhibit the Growth of Cancer Cells
Advisor: Dr. Joan Robbins
School: Capistrano Valley High School, Mission Viejo

Honorable Mention: S0410
Gupta, Sonia Grade 10, San Diego County
Original Mutagenesis Strategy Reveals Novel Activities in a Drosophila Gene and Potentially Any Gene of Interest
Advisor: Ms. Victoria Coordt
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas


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