C02 : The Role of Ascorbic Acid in Enhancing Melanoma Treatment through Oxidative Stress Modulation


Students Lana Ding
Salena Zhu
School HDSB - Oakville Trafalgar High School - Oakville
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 10
Group Group 12 - Health Science IV
Abstract With the growing interest involving ascorbic acid’s role in reducing oxidative stress, our purpose was to explore its potential as a complementary treatment for melanoma. After seeing the rapid increase in cancer incidences, we were driven to contribute to the ongoing research about melanoma to make these treatments more accessible.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research AwardsFarncombe Family Digestive Health Research Award$ 250
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
The Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton Health Research AwardsThe Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton Health Research Intermediate Award$ 100