1998 Category Winners in
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

First Place: S0305

Diamond, Jarett M. Grade 11, San Diego County
Does a Viral Peptide Have Cancer-Fighting Properties?
Advisor: Mrs. Vickie Coordt
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas

Second Place: S0306

Doulatov, Sergey R. Grade 10, Los Angeles County
Mechanisms of Neuro-Glial Interactions During Long-Term Potentiation
Advisor: Mr. Mel Stave
School: Grant (Ulysses S.) Senior High School, Van Nuys

Third Place: S0322

Steinberg, Sarah E. Grade 11, Santa Cruz County
Live Long and Prosper: Inhibition of Amyloid Beta Fibril Formation. Implications for Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease
Advisor: Prof. Anthony Fink
School: Aptos High School, Aptos

Honorable Mention: S0312

Lee, Michelle Grade 10, San Diego County
Can We Cure Bacteria-Triggered Inflammatory Diseases by Blocking the TRAFs?
Advisor: Mrs. Victoria Coordt
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas