CSSF Project Listings: 2014
Microbiology (General)

Senior Division

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S1501
Vinay Ayyappan, Grade 10
A Novel Method of Mitigating Bacterial Quorum Sensing via Inhibition of Autoinducer-2 by Polyvinyl Alcohol
Advisor: Ms. Ibtisam Khalaf
School: Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, Santa Clara County
S1502
Vito A. Canuso, IV, Grade 10
Fertilizer's Effect on Scenedesmus Growth
Advisor: Mr. Paul Hunt
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park, Orange County
S1503
Sarah S. Chang, Grade 11
Mindless Mold: Physarum polycephalum Intelligence
Advisor: Mrs. Beth Dixon
School: Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, Rocklin, Placer County
S1505 — First Place
Eric S. Chen, Grade 12
Towards a Combination Antiviral Therapy for Flu: An Interdisciplinary Drug Discovery Effort
Advisor: Dr. Gen-Sheng Feng
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County
S1506 — Second Place
Sara D'Souza, Grade 12
Analysis of Inter-Kingdom Microbial Interactions Captured by Imaging Mass Spectrometry
Advisor: Dr. Laura Sanchez
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County
S1507
Jasmeet S. Dhaliwal, Grade 11
Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Staphylococci from the Human Skin
Advisor: Dr. Antje Lauer
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield, Kern County
S1508
Avika S. Dhillon, Grade 10
Matthew Gayed, Grade 10
Cell Phone Radiation and Its Effects on Bacteria
Advisor: Mr. Rolland Fezzey
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside, Riverside County
S1509 — Honorable Mention
Joshua E. Eyre, Grade 11
Bactericidal Effects of Photosensitizers and Low-Power Lasers on E. coli
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
S1510 — Fourth Place
Elan E. Filler, Grade 10
Transcription Factors that Regulate Antimicrobial Resistance in Candida glabrata
Advisor: Ms. Michaele Scheerle
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County
S1511
Joyce Z. Huang, Grade 9
Neymika Jain, Grade 9
The Effect of Chemosensitization on the Efficacy of Antifungal Agents
Advisor: Dr. Gary Blickenstaff
School: Harker (The) School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
S1512 — Third Place
Gokul V. Kalyanasundaram, Grade 9
E. diabli: A Synthetic Biological Approach for Tackling Type 2 Diabetes
Advisor: Dr. Aru Hill
School: Homestead High School, Cupertino, Santa Clara County
S1513
Janie Kim, Grade 9
A Study of Contact Lens Solution Preservatives as a Potential Treatment for MRSA and Pseudomonas Infections
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, San Diego County
S1514
Mary Y. Liu, Grade 10
Potential of Nitric Oxide to Control Escherichia coli Bacteria
Advisor: Dr. Yongbiao Liu
School: Salinas High School, Salinas, Monterey County
S1515
Michelle H. Park, Grade 11
Phytohormone Indoleacetic Acid: A Natural Cure for Fungal Infections of the Human Scalp?
Advisor: Ms. Glendy Ramirez-De La Cruz
School: Bravo (Francisco) Medical Magnet High School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
S1516
Akshar G. Patel, Grade 10
Libraries: Keepers of Knowledge or Convents of Bacteria?
Advisor: Mrs. Chirichan Tasanont
School: Chino Hills High School, Chino Hills, San Bernardino County
S1517
Tiffany Sae Sato, Grade 10
Can Asparagus Decrease the Growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae?
Advisor: Ms. Raudhah Rahman
School: Marlborough School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
S1518
Layla G. Stefanacci, Grade 9
The Synergistic Effects of Antibiotics and Essential Oils
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Royce
School: University High School, Fresno, Fresno County
S1519
Avantika Vivek, Grade 10
The Effects of Neem Leaf, Calendula Petal, Burdock Root, and Turmeric Extracts on the Prevention of Hand Bacteria Growth
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County


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