CSSF Category Awards: 2016
Microbiology (General)

Senior Division

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S1504 — First Place

Maggie S. Chen, Grade 10
Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Using Tissue Adhesive Hydrogel with Cell-Membrane Coated Nanotherapeutics
Advisor: Mr. Ariel Haas
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

S1518 — Second Place

Liana N. Merk, Grade 11
Effect of Novel Shock Inhibition on Efflux Pump Inhibitor NMP
Advisor: Mr. Ariel Haas
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

S1525 — Third Place

Abheer Singh, Grade 10
Inhibition of Bacterial Mutagenesis through Polyubiquitination: A Solution to Antibiotic Drug Resistance
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: American High School, Fremont, Alameda County

S1505 — Fourth Place

Pelin Ensari, Grade 10
The Discovery and Test of a New Biologically Produced Acne Cream: Lacnend
Advisor: Dr. Semsi Ensari
School: Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County

S1507 — Honorable Mention

Elan E. Filler, Grade 12
A Novel Treatment for Candida glabrata Infection
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Munoz
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County

S1510 — Honorable Mention

Anthony K. Kang, Grade 11
New Antibiotics: Conjugative Transfer of Cytotoxic Genes for Targeted Cell Elimination
Advisor: Mr. Ariel Haas
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

S1512 — Honorable Mention

Janie Kim, Grade 11
Development of an Effective, Low-Cost Hospital Room Disinfection System
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, San Diego County

S1522 — Honorable Mention

Titus M. Patton, Grade 11
Antimicrobial Properties of the Natural Flora Found in Stingray Mucus
Advisor: Mr. Davin Aalto
School: Sanger High School, Sanger, Fresno County