| Biography |
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| I am involved with Math League, Waterloo Math Competition, School Band, School Newspaper Club and Science Fair Club. I have also volunteered in the Emergency Depeartment at Peterborough Civics Hospital. I am interested in debates, politics, and visual arts. During the summer, I enjoy playing tennis and ping pong. As for post-secondary plans, I hope to pursue science at Ottawa U. |
| Alice Yang
The Spice of Life
| Division: | Biotechnology / None | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Peterborough | | City: | Peterborough, ON | | School: | Holy Cross S.S. | | Abstract: | The present study was designed to evaluate antifungal and antibacterial effects of cinnamon leaf extract, allicin and raw garlic against Penicillium notatum, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. The antimicrobial activity was examined by the presence of a zone of inhibition on agar plates. Cinnamon showed excellent inhibitory activity against all microorganisms, allicin exhibited slight inhibitory activity and garlic showed strong inhibition against Staphylococcus saprophyticus. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 000.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $1 000.00 | Bronze Medal - Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Senior
Sponsor: Rx&D Health Research Foundation | $300.00 | | Total | $2 300.00 | |
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