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Hi! My name is Shayan Hemmati, and I am a grade 11 student attending Webber Academy in Calgary, Alberta. My eyes always light up when I talk about biology or anything that relates to the sciences. I have always wanted to research the properties of cancer in a lab and I was finally able to thanks to my scientific coordinator arranging a mentorship for me. This experience has been invaluable! I encourage all students interested in the sciences to harness their potential by pursuing their passion. |
| Shayan Hemmati Role of ING1 in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Challenge: | Health | Category: | Senior | Region: | Calgary Youth | City: | Calgary, AB | School: | Webber Academy | Abstract: | This project involves investigating the role Inhibitor of Growth 1 (ING1), a tumor suppressor protein, plays in dealing with oral squamous cell carcinoma. Using an adenovirus as a vector, the gene that encodes for ING1 is expressed in these OSCC cells and the cell responses are analyzed. |
Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Senior Gold Medal Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $250.00 | Dalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance Scholarship Senior Gold Medallist - $5000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science | $5 000.00 | UBC Science (Vancouver) Entrance Award Senior Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) | $4 000.00 | University of Manitoba Entrance Scholarship Senior Gold Medallist - $5000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: University of Manitoba | $5 000.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship Senior Gold Medallist - $4,000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $4 000.00 | Western University Scholarship Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: Western University | $4 000.00 | Total | $22 250.00 | |