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ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) are lymph node-like structures that form at sites of inflammation, and their presence in cancer patients is predictive of a better clinical outcome. One si…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
In this study, the question, “What lifestyle, demographic, and genetic factors increase the risk of contracting the common cold?” was researched. Studies suggest that susceptibility to the c…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
BACKGROUND: According to the International Diabetes Foundation, there are over 415 million people worldwide diagnosed with diabetes [1]. In the United States alone, there are 29.1 million pe…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Influenza infects ~35 million people and causes ~79,000 deaths in the United States annually. Vaccination can be highly effective, but is often a neglected tool for preventing infection. In…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
The purpose of this experiment was to measure the accuracy of in-stent nanosensors (1, 2, 3, & 4) at varying heart rates (60, 90, & 110 beats per minute) and varying levels of occlusion (70%…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Mitochondria are the primary source of energy within the cell, producing over 90% of ATP and performing essential functions, ranging from maintenance of Ca2+ homeostasis and the regulation o…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
This study aimed to detect Alzheimer’s Disease in order to potentially diagnose it at an earlier stage by detecting amyloid plaques through the iris. Amyloid plaques are formed from amyloid…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science Third Award
I developed and implemented a Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) system that is fully autonomous, non-invasive, cheap, and effectively instantaneous, all while outperforming radiologists and oth…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. The need exists to develop an innovative diagnostic and detection measure to promptly detect the presence and type of…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Type One Diabetes (TID) is a very prevalent disease affecting 1.25 million and 40,000 more patients are diagnosed every year. This happens when auto antibodies “confuse” the pancreas as a fo…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Type 1 hypersensitivity response such as anaphylaxis due to food substances is a growing problem that affects a huge number of patients globally. The current allergen test, the skin prick te…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
We are outnumbered; trillions of non-human microbes live on and within our bodies. Combined they consist of 3.3 million genes while the human genome has only 23,000 genes. The human microbio…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Ih currents in Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channels play a crucial role in neuronal activity and synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. Autism spe…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumor, accounting for 52% of all primary brain tumors. Studies show that earlier diagnosis can lead to a bette…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Textiles and human evolution are entwined with each other for protection from natural forces and personal hygiene/attraction. Consumers today desire more scientifically advanced clothes that…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The purpose of this experiment is to find potential mutagenic properties within the pairing of Iron Chloride and Ascorbic Acid in vitamin supplementation, and to create an application toward…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) is defined as the lateral curvature of the spine, greater than 10 degrees, in children less than 10 years and is accompanied by vertebral rotation, creating a com…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer with over 9,000 deaths per year, but melanoma detected early results in over 90% chance of cure. Currently, a biopsy is the most common method of melano…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is recessive autosomal inherited life-threatening hemoglobinopathy. Normally the average life of RBC is 100-120 days in a healthy human whereas, it is as low as 4-5…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Diesel Exhaust Particles (DEPs) are a form of air pollution which cause increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in lung cancer cells, which leads to oxidative stress and eventu…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a psychiatric condition affecting 6.7% of the U.S. population and costing over $210B domestically each year. For decades, research of MDD has majorly conce…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), observed in infants born preterm with low birth weight, is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. ROP shows no external signs or symptoms. Currently, the g…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Americans ownership of smart phones increases rapidly by the year. Due to this rapid increase Checking your phone becomes constant habit throughout the day. The purpose is to identify how ou…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award
Precision and personalized medicine are emerging approaches for cancer therapeutics. By characterizing patients’ risk for adverse developments such as tumor progression, specialized treatmen…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science Fourth Award
Catheters are the most used devices in treating hospitalized patients and in hemodialysis procedures. However, its use represents a potential risk for blood infections (possibly sepsis or se…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The need for an alternative method of pain control has become critical in the United States due to the opioid epidemic. The CDC has created guidelines with patient risk categories related to…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences Third Award
Cancer has two halves: malignant cells that initiate oncogenesis, and cancer stromal cells that form the tumor microenvironment. Isocitrate dehydrogenases (IDHs) are enzymes in normal cellul…
ISEF · 2019
Translational Medical Science
Rapamycin is an immunosuppressant that inhibits mTOR (the mammalian target of rapamycin) and extends lifespan in organisms such as worms, flies, and mice. While it is known that rapamycin’s…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The purpose of this experiment was to test whether foods rich in High Density Lipoproteins (HDL’s) cholesterol would be successful in treating heart disease. Because heart disease is caused…
ISEF · 2019
Biomedical and Health Sciences
At what point do our psychological needs compel us to ignore possible health risks? Could we be turning a blind eye to the possibly harmful effects caused by a simple communication device? A…