Project Information

Grade Grouping: 10-12
Team size: 3 people
Subject Area: Biology
Project Type: Experimental
Project Level: Advanced
Project Format: Traditional

Summary of Project: In this experiment, the investigator combined two drugs, inositol hexaphosphate and triptolide, to see whether they worked together to produce a synergistic effect in various cancer cell lines, so as to find a combination yielding maximum efficiency. Inositol hexaphosphate will inhibit cell proliferation, while triptolide will induce apoptosis among cells.

Description of Software used: Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Macromedia Flash MX 2004, Macromedia Fireworks MX, Microsoft Word, Paint Shop Pro 7.04, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Adobe ImageReady 7.0, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, K-Meleon, LeapFTP, SmartFTP, Notepad.

Hardware tools: Computer (PC & Laptop)
Source of idea: Group members
Special skills needed: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Flash, Image Editing.

Team Members: Colin Fung, Chris Cheung, Aaron Chow

Awards: Qualified for Canada-Wide National Science Fair 2004

Acknowledgements: Dr. M. Hitt, University of Alberta, Cross Cancer Institute


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