CSSF Category Awards: 2012
Microbiology (General)

Senior Division

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S1599 — First Place

Neera M. Shah, Grade 12
Nehaly M. Shah, Grade 12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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