H05 : Identifying Cross-Resistance between the Antiseptic Chlorhexidine and Clinically-Used Antibiotics


Students Neha Gupta
School HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9
Group Group 9 - Health Sciences II
Abstract Antibiotic resistance is one of the largest healthcare crises posed to humanity in the 21st century, however the link between these and antiseptics is yet to be understood. This project aims to investigate cross-resistance behavior between commonly-used antibiotics and antiseptics. Experimentation involves the antiseptic Chlorhexidine, to isolate resistant bacteria and test for cross-resistance with existing antibiotics to produce more effective drugs.
Awards
Group Award Prize
International Science & Engineering Affiliated Fair AwardsSociety for In Vitro Biology Awardcertificate
Hamilton Academy of Dentistry AwardsHamilton Academy of Dentistry Award - First$ 250
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award
The Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton Health Research AwardsThe Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton Health Research Intermediate Award$ 100