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.