2001 Category Winners in
Biochemistry / Molecular Biology

First Place: S0307: Chen, Samuel L., Grade 9
The Effect of GSK-3beta on Testicular Germ Cells: Generation of Versatile Vectors for Transgenic Studies
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Jett
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson, Los Angeles County
Second Place: S0302: Baskin-Sommers, Arielle R., Grade 10
Does Heteroplasmy in Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Vary by Race? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Pat Noel
School: Campbell Hall School, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County
Third Place: S0313: Gomez, Jessica, Grade 12
Does Substantial Exposure to UV Radiation Cause any Significant Genetic Effects in Sordaria fimicola?
Advisor: Mr. Steven Rodecker
School: Chula Vista Senior High School, Chula Vista, San Diego County
Honorable Mention: S0322: Marr, Henry L., Grade 10
Regulation of Bmp-4 Expression in the Early Chick Embryo
Advisor: Dr. Mark Selleck
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra, Los Angeles County