1997 Category Winners in
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

First Place: J0303

Braunstein, Phillip J. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Genetic Transformation and Cloning of Escherichia coli Bacteria
Advisor: Miss Debbie Margulis
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles

Second Place: J0304

Campos, Danica M. Grade 7, Orange County
The Right Fruit A Day, Lowers The Insulin Away!
Advisor: Mrs. Jelica Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach

Third Place: J0320

Smith, Matthew R. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Tracking the A-TM Gene
Advisor: Mr. Michael Grasso
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles

Honorable Mention: J0316

Mitter, Sumeet S. Grade 8, Ventura County
Sugar Composition in Fruits With Implications for Diabetics: A Second Tier Study
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark