CSSF Category Awards: 2012
Microbiology (General)
Senior Division
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- S1599 — First Place
- Neera M. Shah, Grade 12
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Nehaly M. Shah, Grade 12 ![portrait](../pictures/Portrait/images/anon_ss.gif)
Saving Citrus Trees: Serological Detection of Bacteria Associated with Citrus Greening Disease, Year 2
Advisor: Dr. Manjunath Keremane
School: King (Martin Luther, Jr.) High School, Riverside, Riverside County
- S1507 — Second Place
- Melissa R. Fagan, Grade 11
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Creation of Alginate Microparticles as a Novel Drug Delivery Vehicle
Advisor: Dr. Jane Willoughby
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego, San Diego County
- S1528 — Third Place
- David M. Zimmerman, Grade 11
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Stress-Induced Mutagenesis and Evolution of Competitive Fitness in Shewanella: Applications for Microbial Fuel Cells
Advisor: Ms. Tamara Miller
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- S1524 — Fourth Place
- Charulata Sinha, Grade 9
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Development of Bacterial Cross-Resistance to Repeated Use of Mouthwash
Advisor: Dr. Kelly Doran
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- S1504 — Honorable Mention
- Conner R. Bennett, Grade 9
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Does Hippopotamus Skin Secretion Prevent E. coli Bacteria Growth and Protect the Skin from Harmful Sun Light?
Advisor: Ms. Marisol Ornelas
School: Sacred Heart Preparatory, Atherton, San Mateo County
- S1514 — Honorable Mention
- Kathleen R. Maguire, Grade 12
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Bacterial Biofilms Are Influenced by Beta-Lactam Antibiotics
Advisor: Ms. Stacy Sjoberg
School: Marlborough School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- S1522 — Honorable Mention
- Adam J. Protter, Grade 11
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Phytopharmaceutical Assay of Antimicrobial Properties of Piper (L.) Genus with a Novel MIC Protocol for Oil Extracts
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
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