A03 : Ara h Proteins, Peanuts, and Parasites


Students Eisha Ahmed
School HDSB - Abbey Park High School - Oakville
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 12 - Health Science IV
Abstract The purpose of this project was to identify human parasites with conserved protein domains similar to those found on peanut allergens, with the ultimate goal of providing a molecular explanation for the drastic increase in the prevalence of peanut allergies worldwide.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Hamilton Association for the Advancement of Literature Science & ArtHamilton Association da Vinci Award$ 250
Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research Awardinternship valued at $3,000
Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research AwardsFarncombe Family Digestive Health Research Award$ 250
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Grand AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Pinnacle Second Best in Fair$ 800
ISEF Trip AwardsISEF Trip Award