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HI HR186
Resolution
Status
3/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Recognizes and commends Jennifer Wong, a Kapolei High School student, for her research discoveries in science related to liver cancer detection.
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Wong entered her project "Human Hepatocellular Liver carcinoma cell line Hep-G2 Cells: Inflammation response" in the 27th Annual Leeward District Science and Engineering Fair held February 23-24, 2012 at Leeward Community College.
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Wong's research led to the discovery of a chemical precursor to liver cancer, enabling potential advanced action prior to cancer onset, and she earned multiple awards including First Place Overall, Society for In Vitro Biology Award, and Best of Cellular & Molecular Biology Award.
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Wong advanced to the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair and is recognized for overcoming personal adversity including the deaths of her father and brother, with support from her mother.
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House of Representatives extends recognition, applause, and best wishes to Wong for her contributions to science and future endeavors.
Legislative Description
Jennifer Wong; Research and Achievements in Science
Last Action
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
3/22/2012