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| Hello! I am currently a senior at Sir John A Macdonald Secondary School, and plan to double major in biology and design in university. I have conducted research in a lab at the University of Waterloo since eighth grade, and recently presented my work at an international conference and in a published paper. Outside of research, I love to work on my startup, draw and paint, run track, and play badminton. My project was inspired by people in my life who have kidney disease and require hemodialysis. Their negative experiences and dissatisfaction with treatment prompted me to ask the question: “How can I improve current hemodialysis devices?”, which led me to create a novel device that targets design flaws and will hopefully improve user experience. I currently have a patent pending, and in the future hope to continue improving the device and use my design skills to turn this device into a commercially available product. For students thinking about doing a project - reach out to teachers, faculty, and others with expertise, who don’t necessarily have to be in the field that your project is in. The guidance, knowledge, resources, and unique perspectives they can give you are invaluable. |
| Connie Cheng
A Novel Kidney-Mimicking Microfluidic Device for Hemodialysis
| Challenge: | Innovation | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Waterloo-Wellington | | City: | Waterloo, ON | | School: | Laurel Heights S.S. | | Abstract: | A novel biologically inspired device that cleans waste products from the blood for people with kidney failure was created. Current hemodialysis devices are very expensive and too large to be portable. My device is over sixty-three times more efficient at filtration, costs less than a dollar to make, and fits in the palm of the hand. This device has the potential to revolutionize hemodialysis treatment. |
| Awards | Value | S.M. Blair Family Foundation Award
Senior
Sponsor: S.M. Blair Family Foundation | $1 000.00 | Excellence Award - Senior
Silver Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | | Carleton University Entrance Award
Senior Silver Medallist - $2,000 Entrance Award
Sponsor: Carleton University | $2 000.00 | 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 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $2 000.00 | Western University Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $2 000.00 | | Total | $11 500.00 | |
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