Alberta Regional Science Fairs

Each year, the Alberta Society of Gastroenterology supports youth in science at the Calgary Regional Science Fair and the Edmonton Regional Science Fair. The Society's contribution provides young people with an opportunity to showcase their work and to strive for excellence in their pursuit of scientific discovery.


CALGARY YOUTH SCIENCE FAIR

The 2021 Calgary Youth Science Fair virtual awards ceremony was held Saturday, April 17. 


ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AWARD

Award Winner: "Hi, I'm Superbug": AMR's Devastating Effect

Student: Heeta Patel

School: Fairview School


Please watch the video to view all of this year's award-winning students.


EDMONTON REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

The following students were recognized due to the Society's sponsorship in 2021:

ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY HUMAN BIOLOGY AWARD

Award Winner: A Novel Approach to CFTR Gene Editing through CRISPR-Cas9 Technology in Cystic Fibrosis

Student: Maya Achuthan

School: Aurora Academic Charter School

ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY HUMAN BIOLOGY AWARD

Honourable Mention: The Power of Poop

Student: Ada Janisz

School: Aurora Academic Charter School

The following students were recognized due to the Society's sponsorship in 2019:

ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY HUMAN BIOLOGY AWARD

Award Winner: The Effects of Various Naturally Derived Fruit Extracts on the Viability of Mouse Islet beta cells

Student: Muhammad Shahzad

School: Old Scona School

Photo by ACS Studios

ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY HUMAN BIOLOGY AWARD

Honourable Mention: The NIVSM Pod: A Wireless End to a Wired World

Student: Jonathan Afowork

School: Aurora Charter School

Photo by ACS Studios