CSSF Category Awards: 2007
Pharmacology/ Toxicology

Senior Division

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S1501 — First Place

Ronit B. Abramson, Grade 10
Use of Epilithic Diatoms as Biological Indicators of Pharmaceutical Runoff
Advisor: Ms. Wendy Slijk
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

S1522 — Second Place

Sarah Waliany, Grade 10
Role of t-Darpp in Making Herceptin-Sensitive Breast Tumor Cells Become Herceptin-Resistant
Advisor: Dr. Susan Kane
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge, Los Angeles County

S1507 — Third Place

Debra C. Chang, Grade 11
Reduction of Bioluminescence in Cypridina hilgendorfii by Varying Phosphate Concentrations
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S1515 — Fourth Place

Otana A. Jakpor, Grade 9
Indoor Air Pollution: The Pulmonary Effects of Ozone-Generating Air Purifiers
Advisor: Dr. Karen Jakpor
School: Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside, Riverside County

S1503 — Honorable Mention

Alvin B. Aguelo, Grade 12
Effect of Antifouling Paint on the Fertilization Rate of Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
Advisor: Mr. Todd Linke
School: Mount Miguel High School, Spring Valley, San Diego County

S1514 — Honorable Mention

Logan C. Hubbard, Grade 12
The Effects of Beta and Gamma Radiation on Chitinous Organisms
Advisor: Mr. Mark Michail
School: Ribet Academy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

S1520 — Honorable Mention

Barbara Shinaver, Grade 10
The Effects of Herbal Teas on the Ability of Drosophila melanogaster to Withstand Environmental Stress
Advisor: Mr. Nathan Whittington
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County