CSSF Category Awards: 2008
Pharmacology/ Toxicology

Senior Division

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S1520 — First Place

Sarah Waliany, Grade 11
Transformation of Herceptin-Sensitive Breast Tumor Cells into Resistant Cells by PI3K/Akt Pathway Activated by t-Darpp
Advisor: Dr. Susan Kane
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge, Los Angeles County

S1509 — Second Place

Otana A. Jakpor, Grade 10
Indoor Air Pollution: The Pulmonary Effects of Ozone-generating Air Purifiers and Other Household Devices
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Sullivan
School: Riverside Christian High School, Riverside, Riverside County

S1516 — Third Place

Alexander P. Padilla, Grade 11
Effects of a Pyruvate Glucose Cocktail
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Pearce
School: Carter (Wilmer Amina) High School, Rialto, San Bernardino County

S1515 — Fourth Place

Adam D. Nitido, Grade 10
The Effects of a Fatty Acid Synthase Inhibitor on Multi-drug Resistant Ovarian Cancer Cells
Advisor: Ms. Venetia Collier
School: Buchanan (Floyd B.) High School, Clovis, Fresno County

S1501 — Honorable Mention

Ronit B. Abramson, Grade 11
Further Investigation of Diatoms as Biological Indicators of Pharmaceutical Runoff
Advisor: Ms. Wendy Slijk
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

S1508 — Honorable Mention

Erin C. Gray, Grade 9
Prevention of Marine Biofouling Utilizing Natural Substances
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Salinas High School, Salinas, Monterey County

S1510 — Honorable Mention

Elizabeth S. Koo, Grade 9
Effect of Trans-Resveratrol, a Natural Polyphenolic Compound, on Body Weight, Size and Behavior of Baby Gallus gallus
Advisor: Mrs. Joel Stewart
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield, Kern County