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| I am a grade 10, pre-IB student from Churchill S.S. I am extremely interested in biological sciences and mathematics. I am an executive of the Dissection Club and a coach of our math club. This year, I was invited to write the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO) and the USAMO. As a member of the Reach for the Top team, I've won a silver medal at a district tournament. I am very interested in current developments in genetic research. My past regional science fair topics all dealt with toxicology in general as well as genotoxicity. I also like writing about science. In my Royal Commonwealth Essay, which is being evaluated in the final round in London, I investigated current trends in global warming. In the DNA Day Essay Competition, I discussed current developments in cutting-edge anti-sense RNA cancer prevention research. My extra-curricular activities include playing for a Vancouver Thunderbirds minor hockey team. I've won third place at the Kiwanis grade 10 piano music festival this year. I also played drums for our school’s band. I'm a student ambassador at our school, and have volunteered as a tour guide for VanDusen Botanical Gardens. I wish to pursue a career in genetic research. |
| Steven Zhu
Garlic Against Genotoxicity
| Division: | Biotechnology / Environmental Innovation | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Greater Vancouver | | City: | Vancouver, BC | | School: | Sir Winston Churchill Secondary | | Abstract: | In my experiment, I investigated whether certain substances produced by germinated potatoes could cause mutations in the form of micronuclei in the root tip cells of the broad bean plant (Vicia faba). I also explored whether garlic can effectively inhibit the micronuclei occurrence induced by the germinated potatoes. I found out that germinated potatoes have mutagenic potential, and that garlic has antimutagenic potential. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Gold Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $2 000.00 | Honourable Mention - Environmental Innovation
Intermediate
Sponsor: EnviroExpo, Presented by VIA Rail Canada | $100.00 | Gold Medal - Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Intermediate
Sponsor: Rx&D Health Research Foundation | $1 500.00 | | Total | $3 600.00 | |
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