CSSF Category Awards: 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Senior Division

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S0419 — First Place

Carolyn S. Sinow, Grade 12
In vitro Analysis of a Synthetic Protein: A Model for Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S0423 — Second Place

Angela Zhang, Grade 10
Identification of a Novel Pathway and Its Therapeutic Targets of Tobacco Promotion of Lung Cancer
Advisor: Dr. Zhen Cheng
School: Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, Santa Clara County

S0420 — Third Place

Jane Y. Suh, Grade 12
Microfluidic Device for Quantitative Single-Cell Profiling of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells, Year Two
Advisor: Dr. Hsian-Rong Tseng
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S0411 — Fourth Place

Louis R. Li, Grade 11
Immunotargeted Quantum Dots for Alzheimer's Disease
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Carothers
School: Monte Vista High School, Danville, Contra Costa County

S0401 — Honorable Mention

Imran Ahmed, Grade 12
Elma S. Frias, Grade 12
Shanta V. Hareesh, Grade 12
Analysis between ADC Green and Wood Waste Using the Processes of Post-Hydrolysis vs. Enzymatic Hydrolysis and K-ligni
Advisor: Mrs. Michelle Hampton
School: King (Martin Luther, Jr.) High School, Riverside, Riverside County

S0405 — Honorable Mention

Sanjna Ghanshani, Grade 9
Swine Flu Pandemic: Was the Fear Real? Development of a Real-Time PCR Assay to Detect the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
Advisor: Dr. Menal Borsada
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County

S0414 — Honorable Mention

Shamik Mascharak, Grade 11
Investigative Study on Pigmented Gallstones: Is Cu(II)-Induced Oxidation of Bilirubin Responsible for Their Formation?
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Serigstad
School: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

S0417 — Honorable Mention

Arjun B. Sharma, Grade 10
A Computational Analysis of Tissue Specific Transcription Factor Networks
Advisor: Dr. Timothy Ravasi
School: Bishop's (The) School, La Jolla, San Diego County

S0422 — Honorable Mention

Kevin C. Yang, Grade 9
Mitochondrial DNA, Our Second Genome: Unique Haplotypes of Mitochondrial DNA Control Region in a Han Chinese Family
Advisor: Ms. Alissa Beaman
School: Mission Viejo High School, Mission Viejo, Orange County