CSSF Project Listings: 2001
Pharmacology / Toxicology
Senior Division

S1301

Abraham, Arunthathi T., Grade 11
Aluminum and Alzheimer's
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Garabedian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno, Fresno County

S1302

Alvarez, Briana C., Grade 10
Pesticide's Active Ingredients Effects on B-Lymphocyte Cells and Human Immunity
Advisor: Dr. Sara Watts
School: San Diego Senior High School, San Diego, San Diego County

S1303

Bhat, Simi, Grade 9
Farmer's Fallacy: Fearless of Fumes: The Effect of Environmental Toxins on Kidney Cells
Advisor: Dr. Hari Bhat
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson, Los Angeles County

S1304

Bhosai, Joy S., Grade 12
Beta-Amyloid Induced Neurotoxicity and the Protection of Cognitive Function with Usage of Progesterone in ERT Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Olenchalk
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis, Fresno County

S1305

Brown, Richard B., Grade 11
Rath, Peter K., Grade 11
The Inhibition of Cellular Differentiation in U87-MG Cancer Cell Lines with Berberine
Advisor: Mr. Michael Cryder
School: La Sierra High School, Riverside, Riverside County

S1306

Chaves, Matthew L., Grade 11
Was Brockovich Right? The Truth About Chromium and Its Devastating Effects on the Environment
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Khalili
School: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County

S1307

Cheung, Wing Ho, Grade 12
Molecular Toxicity/Genotoxicity of Two Samples from INCO Refinery in Clydach, S. Wales, in Ref. to the Compound-Orcelit Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Duane Nichols
School: Alhambra High School, Alhambra, Los Angeles County

S1308

Concho, Christine M., Grade 11
The Effects of Chromium VI on Planaria Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Suzan Kypriotis
School: Barstow High School, Barstow, San Bernardino County

S1309

Daneshi, Mona, Grade 12
Antagonism of Ethanol's Effects on Glycine Receptors Expressed in Xenopus oocytes by Increased Atmospheric Pressure Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Daryl Davies
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

S1310

Duque, Eduardo H., II, Grade 11
Cytotoxicity: Cytotoxic Effects of 2,4-DNT, 2,6-DNT, and 2,4,6-TNT on Human Liver Carcinoma Cells through an LDH Assay Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson
School: Eisenhower Senior High School, Rialto, San Bernardino County

S1311

Ehsan, Bebe, Grade 10
Comparison of the Effectiveness of the Antibiotics Erythromycin and Penicillin on the Destruction of Staphylococcus
Advisor: Mr. Mike Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County

S1312 Category Award: First Place

Garabedian, Clifton W., Grade 12
Aquatic Herbicides: Determination of Residual Cu(2)+ & Effects in Post-Application Aquatic Environments: A 5th Year Stud
Advisor: Mr. Charles Chortanian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno, Fresno County

S1313

Gollapudi, Pavan, Grade 10
Thimerosal and Apoptosis
Advisor: Mr. Mike Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County

S1314 Category Award: Second Place

Kadakia, Payal P., Grade 11
The Perfect Non-Toxic Fungicides for Citrus Plants
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S1315

Kandarian, Brandon S., Grade 9
How Toxic Are Fire Retardents to Corixidere?
Advisor: Mr. Michael Olenchalk
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis, Fresno County

S1316

Khandrika, Harish G., Grade 9
Cytotoxic Effects of Grape Seed Extracts against Human Cancer Cells
Advisor: Mr. Martin Teachworth
School: La Jolla Senior High School, La Jolla, San Diego County

S1317

Kim, Jennie H., Grade 11
Tran, My V., Grade 11
The Effects of Pesticide-Induced Medaka Eggs
Advisor: Mrs. Pam Miller
School: Seaside High School, Seaside, Monterey County

S1318

Kulkarny, Amruta V., Grade 11
Brain MRI Volume and Spectra in Children Exposed in utero to Cocaine
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S1319

Lawrence, Christopher D., Grade 10
Takeoka, Kenneth T., Grade 10
Does Your Household Pesticide End Up on Your Dinner Plate?
Advisors: Dr. Stephen Fynaardt, Mr. Thomas Jett
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson, Los Angeles County

S1320

Nguyen, Phu N., Grade 12
The Effects of Common Bacteria on the Decomposition of Pesticides Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cheryl Estes
School: Valley High School, Santa Ana, Orange County

S1321

Nyamathi, Suneil E., Grade 9
The Effect of Smoking on Chromosomal Damage Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Alicia Morton
School: Calabasas High School, Calabasas, Los Angeles County

S1322

Oji, Emmy A., Grade 12
Does the Estrogen Replacement Therapy, Cenestin, Promote the Neuronal Mechanism for Memory and Neuro Protection?
Advisor: Dr. Roberta D. Brinton
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

S1323 Category Award: Third Place

Santiago, Roxane M., Grade 12
Schizophrenia: The Search for Cause/Cure Using a Mouse Model Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Nordell
School: Mount Miguel High School, Spring Valley, San Diego County

S1324

Tran, Mary T., Grade 11
Tran, Thu T., Grade 11
The Effects of Pollutants on Sea Urchin Fertilization
Advisor: Mrs. Pam Miller
School: Seaside High School, Seaside, Monterey County

S1325

Veloria, Denise Y., Grade 9
Anti E. Coli
Advisor: Mr. David Veloria
School: Rubidoux High School, Riverside, Riverside County

S1326

Wasser, Daniel E., Grade 9
A Two Year Study: The Effects of Oxidants and Antioxidants on Drosophilia melanogaster Longevity
Advisor: Mr. Mark McLaughlin
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas, Los Angeles County

S1327

Zanotto, Anton L., Grade 10
The Effect of Vitamin E on Planaria Regeneration
Advisor: Mrs. Kim Burlinson
School: Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County

S1399 Category Award: Honorable Mention

Lerman, Justin M., Grade 11
Effects of Methylphenidate on Smooth Cardiac Myocytes Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Paul Goddard
School: Saratoga High School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County