Pharmacology/ Toxicology

S1401 Mody, Ronak N. Grade 11, Riverside County

Allium sativum vs. Agrobacterium tumefaciens Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Sunny Kaura
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S1401 Amin, Ananta Grade 12, Riverside County

Allium sativum vs. Agrobacterium tumefaciens Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Sunny Kaura
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S1402 Bera, Risha R. Grade 12, Riverside County

Examining the Effects of Organic Chemicals Present in Vehicle Exhaust on Wound Healing Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Peter Lum
School: Centennial High School, Corona

S1403 Beremesh, Arsen Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Reproductive Inhibition Potencies of Naturally Derived vs. Synthetically Manufactured Antibiotics: A Study of E. coli Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Glendy Ramirez-DeLaCruz
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles

S1404 Bermudes, Sarah S. Grade 10, Los Angeles County

Shampoo: Friend or Foe? Discovering the Damaging Effects of Shampoo Chemicals on Hair Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Daphne Traeger
School: Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel

S1405 Berriman, Michael S. Grade 11, Orange County

Manganese Sulfate Supplemented Caenorhabditis elegans Display Increased Resistance to Oxidative Stress Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Candra Srinivasan
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S1406 Burke, Tierney R. Grade 11, Ventura County

Anti-Tumor Action of Indole-3-Carbinol by Suppression of NF-kappa B Activation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Sadhana R. Neurgaonkar
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

S1407 Catalano, Gina Grace Grade 12, Monterey County

Investigating Dispersion Patterns of Leukemia and Seizure Disorder in Monterey Co. Public Schools by Geographic Location Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Terri Harrison
School: Salinas High School, Salinas

S1408 Chen, Jeffrey Grade 9, Contra Costa County

Alternative Termite Prevention Methods Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Patricia Carothers
School: Monte Vista High School, Danville

S1409 Woods, Josh K. Grade 9, Mendocino County

Yew Killed It Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Deep Valley Christian School, Redwood Valley

S1409 Coleman, Sam M. Grade 9, Mendocino County

Yew Killed It Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Woods
School: Deep Valley Christian School, Redwood Valley

S1410 Daniels, Krystina R. Grade 12, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Multi-Factor Optimization of Gene Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Myron Williams
School: Milpitas High School, Milpitas

S1410 Wong, Adeline E. Grade 12, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Multi-Factor Optimization of Gene Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Myron Williams
School: Homestead High School, Cupertino

S1411 Dhar, Ankita Grade 11, Orange County

Category Award
The Effect of the Early Introduction of Nutritional Saturated Fats in Chicken Embryos and Young Chicks on the Lipid Prof Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine

S1412 Dilley, Eric R. Grade 11, Ventura County

Pollution and the Heart Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Karen Reynosa
School: Ventura High School, Ventura

S1413 Do, Maggie Grade 12, Santa Clara County

In Vitro Combinatorial Effect of Bio-Active Plant Extracts Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Okuda
School: Silver Creek High School, San Jose

S1413 Khuu, Joan Grade 12, Santa Clara County

In Vitro Combinatorial Effect of Bio-Active Plant Extracts Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mark Okuda
School: Silver Creek High School, San Jose

S1414 Dubin, Paige N. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Category Award
Can a Flavonoid, Quercetin, Be an Effective Topical Acne Medication? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Roger DeHart
School: Oaks Christian School, Westlake Village

S1415 Haas, Christine Grade 12, Fresno County

The Effects of Aesculus californica on Mosquitoes and the Characterization of Its Larvicidal Compounds Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Walter Leal
School: Clovis East High School, Clovis

S1416 Ko, Jocelyn S. Grade 11, Santa Clara County

A Bacterial Test System for the Carcinogenicity and the Global Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Matthews
School: The Harker School, San Jose

S1417 Kobal, Michelle R. Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Pollution and Brine Shrimp Hatching Numbers Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Shanon Nakao
School: North Torrance High School, Torrance

S1418 Koehler, Jessica L. Grade 9, Mendocino County

Doped Up Daphnia Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits

S1419 Kostandova, Natalya S. Grade 12, Riverside County

The Effect of Curcumin on the Synthesis of Leukotriene B4: Phase II Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Michele Lieux
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside

S1419 Pamula, Akhila Grade 12, Riverside County

The Effect of Curcumin on the Synthesis of Leukotriene B4: Phase II Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Michele Lieux
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside

S1420 Kurd, Nadia S. Grade 11, Orange County

Human Dendritic Cells as a Clinical Tool to Cure Human Brain Tumors Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Patric Schiltz
School: Corona del Mar High School, Newport Beach

S1421 Lakhanpal, Nitish Grade 9, Orange County

Turmeric: The Miracle Spice? A Study on the Anti-mutagenic Effects of Turmeric Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Reena Pandhi
School: University High School, Irvine

S1422 Mount, Genevieve Grade 12, Santa Cruz County

A Forensic Study on the Effects of Seawater on the Growth Rate of Local Sarcophagid and Calliphorid Larvae Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Mount
School: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz

S1423 Peirano, Jeanna M. Grade 10, Marin County

The Effect of Different Hair Reparative Treatments on the Strength of Hairs Exposed to Various Amounts of Chlorine Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Todd Samet
School: Redwood High School, Larkspur

S1424 Shanks, Molly P. Grade 11, Kern County

Queasy Rider: An Investigation of the Efficacy of Non-pharmaceutical Methods of Motion Sickness Prevention Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S1424 Shanks, Katherine A. Grade 12, Kern County

Queasy Rider: An Investigation of the Efficacy of Non-pharmaceutical Methods of Motion Sickness Prevention Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards

S1425 Shinaver, Barbara A. Grade 9, Fresno County

Category Award
The Effects of Various Herbal Teas on the Longevity of Drosophila melanogaster Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger

S1426 Warner, James D. Grade 9, Mendocino County

Blood Grows? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Michael Medvin
School: Tree of Life Charter School, Ukiah

S1426 Smith-Ferri, Rachael H. Grade 9, Mendocino County

Blood Grows? Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Michael Medvin
School: Tree of Life Charter School, Ukiah

S1427 Spevack, Samuel C. Grade 10, San Diego County

The Effects of Magnetic Pole Reversals on Mealworms Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Gretchen Taylor
School: Valhalla High School, El Cajon

S1428 Su, Isaac I. Grade 11, Orange County

Free Radicals and Aging Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Judy Fusco
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

S1429 Velasquez, Sandra Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Round 1: Natural Hair vs. Dyed vs. Bleached. Round 2: Curly Hair vs. Wavy vs. Straight. Who Will Win? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Glendy De La Cruz
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles

S1430 Wadsworth, Sarah R. Grade 10, Monterey County

How Do the Physical Characteristics of Human Hair Vary After Immersion in a Variety of Readily Obtainable Substances? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Mike Wadsworth
School: Salinas High School, Salinas

S1431 Waliany, Sarah Grade 9, Los Angeles County

Effect of Selective vs. Nonselective COX Inhibitors on Mesothelial and Malignant Cells in Pleural and Ascitic Fluids Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Shirley Shen
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

S1432 Wenska, Elliot K. Grade 11, Los Angeles County

Impact of Systemic Pesticides on Plant Growth Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Marta Wood
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates