CSSF Project Listings: 2012
Mammalian Biology

Senior Division

S1201

Michael S. Brooks, Grade 12
Blood Proteins TRMP1 and Clusterin as Minimally Invasive Biomarkers of AR in Renal and Cardiac Transplants
Advisor: Dr. Tara Sigdel
School: Clovis East High School, Clovis, Fresno County

S1202

Melissa Calvillo, Grade 12
Minerva Morales, Grade 12
Miriam Ramirez, Grade 12
Are Virtual Workout Partners Better than Standard Gym Exercises?
Advisor: Ms. Annabel Adriatico
School: Morningside High School, Inglewood, Los Angeles County

S1203

Patrick J. Chang, Grade 11
A Study of the Correlation between Eye Dominance and Hand Dominance
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County

S1204 — Fourth Place

Alexander Jow, Grade 11
ERK-Related Synaptic Deficits in a Mouse Model of Autism: Potential Therapeutic Solutions to an Epidemic
Advisor: Mr. David Knight
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County

S1205 — First Place

Kevin K. Lee, Grade 10
Utility of the Spatial Peaks QRS-T Angle in Distinguishing Left Ventricular Hypertrophy from Athletic Heart Syndrome
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Cortez
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County

S1206

Samir Malhotra, Grade 12
Mild Carbon Monoxide Exposure as a Therapeutic Agent in the Mouse Inner Ear
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

S1207

Alexandra Maloof, Grade 11
The Accuracy of Genetic Testing in Diagnosing Common Metabolic and Heart Diseases
Advisor: Dr. Lourdes Rueda
School: Central Union High School, El Centro, Imperial County

S1208

Lyndsey J. Marsh, Grade 12
Treasured Memories: A Test of Horse Cognitive Memory
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Malhotra
School: Thousand Oaks High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

S1209

Daniel C. Moon, Grade 9
Spectral-Temporal Analysis of Dog Barks
Advisor: Mrs. Tina Lanquist
School: Moorpark High School, Moorpark, Ventura County

S1210 — Third Place

Apoorva Mylavarapu, Grade 10
Role of the Basal Forebrain in Mediating Selective Attention
Advisor: Mrs. Julia Newman
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas, San Diego County

S1211

Lauren A. Pell, Grade 11
The Effect of Hair Type on the Prevalence of Melanomas in Horses
Advisor: Mrs. Michaele Scheerle
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County

S1212

Kalani S. Ratnasiri, Grade 11
Trends in Hospital Admissions: The Epidemic of Diabetes Mellitus and its Comorbidities in California, 2000-2010
Advisor: Mrs. Ann Moriarty
School: Davis Senior High School, Davis, Yolo County

S1213

Michelle C. Stanley, Grade 11
Can "Dr. Beat" Cause Damage to the Ear?
Advisor: Ms. Crystal Neptune
School: Stockdale High School, Bakersfield, Kern County

S1214 — Second Place

James J. Thomas, Grade 12
A Predictive Bayesian Network Model of Alcohol Dependence Based on Genetic and Demographic Factors
Advisor: Dr. Amin Zollanvari
School: Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, Santa Clara County

S1215

Adam Villalpando, Grade 11
Investigating the Effects of Concussion on Memory and Concentration
Advisor: Ms. Annabel Adriatico
School: Morningside High School, Inglewood, Los Angeles County

S1216

Kevin C. Yang, Grade 11
Testing for Simulated Sinusitis in Phantoms Using Near Infrared Radiation Transillumination
Advisor: Dr. Albert Cerussi
School: Mission Viejo High School, Mission Viejo, Orange County