| Biography |
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| My name is Adrain Howie, I'm 18 years old and I live in Halifax Nova Scotia. I'm in grade 12 at Citadel High. I have lived in Halifax most of my life except for grades 5 and 6, when I lived in Ottawa. My favorite sports are tennis and football. I play and coach tennis year round, and was on the provincial champion high school football team. I am active in my community and in my church. Over the last year i have formed a group called "Youth Science and Technology Mentors" and now help run develop programs throughout the province. I did the regional science fair for six years now, and this is the fifth time going to nationals. |
| Adrian Howie
Searching for Neuroprotectants in Natural Compound
| Challenge: | Health | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Halifax | | City: | Halifax, NS | | School: | Citadel High School | | Abstract: | The purpose of this project is to identify neuroprotective compounds in potatoes with potential to reduce the damage and fatalities caused by stroke. Several extracts tested in a stroke model showed neuroprotection. To better understand mode of action a new zebrafish model was developed. Results included one extract that reduced stroke damage by 40%. This extracts has great potential and merits further investigation. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Senior
Silver Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $700.00 | Dalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship
Senior Silver Medallist - $2500 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science | $2 500.00 | UBC Science (Vancouver) Entrance Award
Senior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) | $2 000.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $2 000.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $2 000.00 | | Total | $9 200.00 | |
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