Pharmacology/ Toxicology

S1401 Mody, Ronak N. Grade 11, Riverside County
Allium sativum vs. Agrobacterium tumefaciens Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Sunny Kaura
School: Centennial High School, Corona
S1401 Amin, Ananta Grade 12, Riverside County
Allium sativum vs. Agrobacterium tumefaciens Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Sunny Kaura
School: Centennial High School, Corona
S1402 Bera, Risha R. Grade 12, Riverside County
Examining the Effects of Organic Chemicals Present in Vehicle Exhaust on Wound Healing Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Lum
School: Centennial High School, Corona
S1403 Beremesh, Arsen Grade 11, Los Angeles County
Reproductive Inhibition Potencies of Naturally Derived vs. Synthetically Manufactured Antibiotics: A Study of E. coli Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Glendy Ramirez-DeLaCruz
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles
S1404 Bermudes, Sarah S. Grade 10, Los Angeles County
Shampoo: Friend or Foe? Discovering the Damaging Effects of Shampoo Chemicals on Hair Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Daphne Traeger
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel
S1405 Berriman, Michael S. Grade 11, Orange County
Manganese Sulfate Supplemented Caenorhabditis elegans Display Increased Resistance to Oxidative Stress Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Candra Srinivasan
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park
S1406 Burke, Tierney R. Grade 11, Ventura County
Anti-Tumor Action of Indole-3-Carbinol by Suppression of NF-kappa B Activation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sadhana R. Neurgaonkar
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks
S1407 Catalano, Gina Grace Grade 12, Monterey County
Investigating Dispersion Patterns of Leukemia and Seizure Disorder in Monterey Co. Public Schools by Geographic Location Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Terri Harrison
School: Salinas High School, Salinas
S1408 Chen, Jeffrey Grade 9, Contra Costa County
Alternative Termite Prevention Methods Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Carothers
School: Monte Vista High School, Danville
S1409 Woods, Josh K. Grade 9, Mendocino County
Yew Killed It Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Deep Valley Christian School, Redwood Valley
S1409 Coleman, Sam M. Grade 9, Mendocino County
Yew Killed It Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Deep Valley Christian School, Redwood Valley
S1410 Daniels, Krystina R. Grade 12, Santa Clara County
Category Award
Multi-Factor Optimization of Gene Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Myron Williams
School: Milpitas High School, Milpitas
S1410 Wong, Adeline E. Grade 12, Santa Clara County
Category Award
Multi-Factor Optimization of Gene Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Myron Williams
School: Homestead High School, Cupertino
S1411 Dhar, Ankita Grade 11, Orange County
Category Award
The Effect of the Early Introduction of Nutritional Saturated Fats in Chicken Embryos and Young Chicks on the Lipid Prof Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine
S1412 Dilley, Eric R. Grade 11, Ventura County
Pollution and the Heart Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Karen Reynosa
School: Ventura High School, Ventura
S1413 Do, Maggie Grade 12, Santa Clara County
In Vitro Combinatorial Effect of Bio-Active Plant Extracts Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Okuda
School: Silver Creek High School, San Jose
S1413 Khuu, Joan Grade 12, Santa Clara County
In Vitro Combinatorial Effect of Bio-Active Plant Extracts Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Okuda
School: Silver Creek High School, San Jose
S1414 Dubin, Paige N. Grade 9, Los Angeles County
Category Award
Can a Flavonoid, Quercetin, Be an Effective Topical Acne Medication? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roger DeHart
School: Oaks Christian School, Westlake Village
S1415 Haas, Christine Grade 12, Fresno County
The Effects of Aesculus californica on Mosquitoes and the Characterization of Its Larvicidal Compounds Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Walter Leal
School: Clovis East High School, Clovis
S1416 Ko, Jocelyn S. Grade 11, Santa Clara County
A Bacterial Test System for the Carcinogenicity and the Global Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Matthews
School: The Harker School, San Jose
S1417 Kobal, Michelle R. Grade 9, Los Angeles County
Pollution and Brine Shrimp Hatching Numbers Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shanon Nakao
School: North Torrance High School, Torrance
S1418 Koehler, Jessica L. Grade 9, Mendocino County
Doped Up Daphnia Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits
S1419 Kostandova, Natalya S. Grade 12, Riverside County
The Effect of Curcumin on the Synthesis of Leukotriene B4: Phase II Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Michele Lieux
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside
S1419 Pamula, Akhila Grade 12, Riverside County
The Effect of Curcumin on the Synthesis of Leukotriene B4: Phase II Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Michele Lieux
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside
S1420 Kurd, Nadia S. Grade 11, Orange County
Human Dendritic Cells as a Clinical Tool to Cure Human Brain Tumors Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Patric Schiltz
School: Corona del Mar High School, Newport Beach
S1421 Lakhanpal, Nitish Grade 9, Orange County
Turmeric: The Miracle Spice? A Study on the Anti-mutagenic Effects of Turmeric Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Reena Pandhi
School: University High School, Irvine
S1422 Mount, Genevieve Grade 12, Santa Cruz County
A Forensic Study on the Effects of Seawater on the Growth Rate of Local Sarcophagid and Calliphorid Larvae Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Mount
School: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz
S1423 Peirano, Jeanna M. Grade 10, Marin County
The Effect of Different Hair Reparative Treatments on the Strength of Hairs Exposed to Various Amounts of Chlorine Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Todd Samet
School: Redwood High School, Larkspur
S1424 Shanks, Molly P. Grade 11, Kern County
Queasy Rider: An Investigation of the Efficacy of Non-pharmaceutical Methods of Motion Sickness Prevention Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards
S1424 Shanks, Katherine A. Grade 12, Kern County
Queasy Rider: An Investigation of the Efficacy of Non-pharmaceutical Methods of Motion Sickness Prevention Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards
S1425 Shinaver, Barbara A. Grade 9, Fresno County
Category Award
The Effects of Various Herbal Teas on the Longevity of Drosophila melanogaster Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger
S1426 Warner, James D. Grade 9, Mendocino County
Blood Grows? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Michael Medvin
School: Tree of Life Charter School, Ukiah
S1426 Smith-Ferri, Rachael H. Grade 9, Mendocino County
Blood Grows? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Michael Medvin
School: Tree of Life Charter School, Ukiah
S1427 Spevack, Samuel C. Grade 10, San Diego County
The Effects of Magnetic Pole Reversals on Mealworms Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Gretchen Taylor
School: Valhalla High School, El Cajon
S1428 Su, Isaac I. Grade 11, Orange County
Free Radicals and Aging Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Judy Fusco
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park
S1429 Velasquez, Sandra Grade 9, Los Angeles County
Round 1: Natural Hair vs. Dyed vs. Bleached. Round 2: Curly Hair vs. Wavy vs. Straight. Who Will Win? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Glendy De La Cruz
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles
S1430 Wadsworth, Sarah R. Grade 10, Monterey County
How Do the Physical Characteristics of Human Hair Vary After Immersion in a Variety of Readily Obtainable Substances? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Wadsworth
School: Salinas High School, Salinas
S1431 Waliany, Sarah Grade 9, Los Angeles County
Effect of Selective vs. Nonselective COX Inhibitors on Mesothelial and Malignant Cells in Pleural and Ascitic Fluids Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Shirley Shen
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge
S1432 Wenska, Elliot K. Grade 11, Los Angeles County
Impact of Systemic Pesticides on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Marta Wood
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates


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