Page 2 – Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Novel Convolutional Neural Networks for Improved Accuracy in User-Accessible Brain Tumor Detection

by Tatum Glas
Kevin Tian Grade 9 The purpose of this design investigation was to create three user-friendly artificial intelligence (AI) models, specifically convolutional neural networks (CNNs), each designed using different and novel techniques for...

Novel Treatment as Reduction of Oxidative Stress Using Mixed Antioxidants for Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms

by Tatum Glas
Sahana Garapati Grade 10 The purpose of this experiment was to investigate if the combination of the antioxidants ferulic acid, curcumin, and caffeine decreased oxidative stress (OS) in order to ascertain if mixed antioxidants facilitate...

Meta-Analysis Research to Discover Novel Method for Increasing the Role of NK Cells in LAG-3 Immunotherapy to Increase Efficiency of Melanoma Treatment

by Tatum Glas
Anirudh Saravanan Grade 11 The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the efficiency and stability of introducing natural killer (NK) cells in the existing immunotherapy for melanoma cancer known as LAG-3...

Mathematical Modeling of the Optimal Light Wavelength for Increasing Biomass and Cell Size of Chlorella vulgaris as a Basis for Enhancing Biofuel Production

by Tatum Glas
Sidharth Brahmandam Grade 9, Poster Presenter The pressing need for eco-friendly fuel sources due to limited fossil fuels and rising population has brought attention to microalgae including Chlorella vulgaris...

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Single-Cell RNA-seq Data for the Investigation and Discovery of Novel Genetic Biomarkers in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

by Tatum Glas
Ibrahim Arif Grade 10, Oral Presenter Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive neurodegenerative eye disorder characterized by eventual degeneration of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) leading to permanent vision...