CSSF Category Awards: 2016
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Junior Division

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J0511 — First Place

Itai Koronyo, Grade 8
Prolonging Shelf Life of Produce: A New Potassium Permanganate Product to Oxidize Ethylene
Advisor: Mr. Eric Hartung
School: Pressman (Rabbi Jacob) Academy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J0508 — Second Place

Elisha D. Johnston, Grade 7
Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms of a Safe Promising Treatment for Chronic Joint Pain
Advisor: Mr. Paul Burns
School: Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

J0506 — Third Place

Akshaya Ganesan, Grade 7
Do Common Genetically Modified Foods Carry Tnos and CAMV 35S Promoter Genes?
Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer East
School: Harvest Park Middle School, Pleasanton, Alameda County

J0501 — Fourth Place

Mohnish Alishala, Grade 8
Biodiesel: The Future Generation Fuel
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0520 — Honorable Mention

Justine E. Sato, Grade 8
Increasing Cellulosic Bioethanol Production with Ultrasound and Cellobiase
Advisor: Mrs. Nelly Tsai
School: Lakeside Middle School, Irvine, Orange County

J0522 — Honorable Mention

Ryan W.T. Tanner, Grade 6
Hay in a Tray: Does Barley Fodder Increase Unsaturated Fat in Eggs?
Advisor: Dr. Jayne Hastedt
School: Central Middle School, San Carlos, San Mateo County