2005 Category Winners in
Pharmacology/ Toxicology

First Place: J1428: Pasternak, Susan M. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County
Nature vs. Nature: Eradicating Arundo donax with Allelopathic Leaf Extract Treatments
Advisor: Mr. David Marchetti
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara
Second Place: J1434: Shinaver, Barbara A. Grade 8, Fresno County
The Effects of Various Herbal Teas on the Longevity of Drosophila melanogaster
Advisor: Ms. Jewely Lopez
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger
Third Place: J1417: Kwon, Daniel M. Grade 7, Fresno County
Green Tea: An Effective Alternative in Reducing Heartbeat Rates as Compared to Prescription Medicine
Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Hodges
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis
Honorable Mention: J1406: Cho, Erika W. Grade 8, Orange County
Retinoic Acid Effects on Early Amphibian Development
Advisor: Dr. Ken Cho
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana