P10 : In with the Old - The Antifungal Effects of Natural Compounds against Saccharomyces cerevisiae


Students Samna Aziz
School HWDSB - Westmount Secondary School - Hamilton, ON
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 10
Group Group 3 - Health Sciences II
Abstract My goal was to investigate the potential antifungal properties of various natural compounds and to compare their effects with a pharmaceutical antifungal agent (Fluconazole) on Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a Candida Albicans simulation. I also wanted to investigate whether natural compounds would potentiate the effect of fluconazole. Positive results could influence the development of more effective antifungal drugs, to negate the development of antifungal resistance.