CSSF Project Listings: 2011
Pharmacology/ Toxicology

Senior Division

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S1701
Alexa J. Aranjo, Grade 11 portrait
The Neurological Effect of Ginkgo biloba on the Mouse Hippocampus
Advisor: Mr. Martin Byhower
School: Chadwick School, Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County
S1702 — First Place
Easun P. Arunachalam, Grade 10 portrait
The Use of Pesticides and Their Impact on the Unintended Targets of Their Application
Advisor: Ms. Orenda Tuason
School: Crescenta Valley High School, La Crescenta, Los Angeles County
S1703 — Honorable Mention
Meghana Bhimarao, Grade 11 portrait
Collapsing Cancer Cells: Exploiting the Elasticity and Natural Frequency of a Cancer Cell's Cytoskeleton
Advisor: Mrs. Barjinder Sabherwal
School: Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
S1704
Casey M. Campos, Grade 9 portrait
How Will Diluted Concentrations of Heated Herbicide Affect the Killing of Plants?
Advisor: Mr. Don VanNess
School: Clovis East High School, Clovis, Fresno County
S1705 — Honorable Mention
Alyssa N. Cook, Grade 11 portrait
The Skeleton as an Endocrine Organ: The Effect of Insulin and L-Sulforaphane on Osteogenesis in MC3T3 Preosteoblasts
Advisor: Dr. David Gardiner
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park, Orange County
S1706
Avenlea L. Gamble, Grade 11 portrait
Alisa Smith, Grade 11 portrait
How Are Native Mendo Co. Stream Invertebrates Affected by Four Common Pollutants Used in Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites?
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
S1707
Kaitlyn R. Grayson, Grade 12 portrait
Attack of the Killer Pesticide!
Advisor: Ms. Rachel Melogno
School: International Polytechnic High School, Pomona, Los Angeles County
S1708
Tauna R. Hincker, Grade 10 portrait
Miranda L. Moog, Grade 10 portrait
Plant Damage.com
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
S1709
Siu Kwan D. Ho, Grade 12 portrait
Surgical Management of Burned Feet Contractures: Reconstructive Release Resulting from Various Surgical Aspects
Advisor: Mr. David Knight
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County
S1710
John J. Jankowski, Grade 10 portrait
Fortifying the Cell's Defenses: The Effects of Fish Oil on Cell Membrane Strength
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
S1711 — Honorable Mention
Justin F. Jorge, Grade 10 portrait
Natural Spider Repellents
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
S1712
Karley Lassley, Grade 9 portrait
Which Local Plant Extracts Will Be an Effective Pesticide on Mosquito Larvae and Still Be Safe for Other Aquatic Life?
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County
S1713 — Second Place
Alexander J. Lu, Grade 12 portrait
The Role of the Parabrachial Nucleus in Regulation of Cardiac Sympathoexcitatory Reflexes Evoked by Bradykinin
Advisor: Mr. David Knight
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County
S1714
Eric M. Machado, Grade 10 portrait
The Effect of Acai Berries on Tenebrio molitor Immunity
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
S1715
Katia A. Mafra Spencer, Grade 9 portrait
Does SPLAT DMDS Repel Bees?
Advisor: Dr. Agenor Mafra-Neto
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside, Riverside County
S1716
Leslie Magana, Grade 9 portrait
Cup O' Joe for Vertebrates and Invertebrates: Caffeine's Effect on Fish and Crickets
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Callaway
School: Hueneme High School, Oxnard, Ventura County
S1717
Lyndsey J. Marsh, Grade 11 portrait
Elizabeth K. Mazeika, Grade 11 portrait
Tanya R. Treshinsky, Grade 11 portrait
It's a Rat Race: The Effect of 5-Hour Energy Drink
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
S1718 — Third Place
Jorie A. Moore, Grade 11 portrait
Investigating the Effectiveness of Indigenous Plant Solutions in Inhibiting Leaf Gall Insect Development
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County
S1719 — Fourth Place
Suchith R. Nareddy, Grade 12 portrait
Longevity and Diet: Studying the Relationship between Caloric Intake, Dietary Manipulation, and Life Span in Drosophila
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Garabedian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno, Fresno County
S1720 — Honorable Mention
Ilakya Palanisamy, Grade 11 portrait
Kartiga Selvaganesan, Grade 11 portrait
Nanotechnology in Cancer Therapy: A Proposed Model of Using Thermosensitive Liposomes in Effective Drug Delivery
Advisor: Mrs. Amanda Alonzo
School: Lynbrook High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
S1721
Nicholas M. Paz, Grade 10 portrait
Coral Reef Pollution: The Effects of Tricaine Methane Sulfonate on Seriatopora Coral
Advisor: Mrs. Viki Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
S1722 — Honorable Mention
Annalise Smith, Grade 9 portrait
The Hair Dye You Choose....
Advisor: Ms. Jacqueline Pealatere
School: Willits High School, Willits, Mendocino County
S1723
Emily To, Grade 11 portrait
An Analysis of the Microencapsulation Efficiency of Novel Chitosan Microcapsules as Vehicles for Drug-Delivery Systems
Advisor: Mr. John Allen
School: Oak Grove High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
S1724
Tyler G. Urban, Grade 11 portrait
Microscopic Matchup: Plankton vs. Oil Dispersant
Advisor: Mr. Mark Grubb
School: Desert High School, Edwards, Kern County
S1725
Haley Washburn, Grade 11 portrait
What Is the Effect of Different Juices and Green Tea on the Effectiveness of Antibiotics?
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County
S1726
Cynthia L. Yin, Grade 9 portrait
Catalytic Delivery NanoSubstrates (CDNS) for Highly Efficient Delivery of Biomolecules
Advisor: Dr. Hsian-Rong Tseng
School: Westlake High School, Westlake Village, Ventura County


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