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Hello All!

I just had a piece of exciting news that I would like to share with all of you, seeing as it would not have been possible without your support!

This past weekend, I competed in the Central Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CARSEF). This competition acts as a preliminary competition for the much larger Arizona Science and Engineering Fair. I presented my research on the use of ketone bodies for increasing the efficacy of brain tumor therapies, primarily radiation. The project was judged by doctors and professors from the Mayo Clinic and Maricopa County Community College. The judges came from a variety of science and engineering backgrounds.

I am pleased to announce that the judges selected my project as the overall first place winner! I am now moving onto the next science competition for the entire state of Arizona, which will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in early April.

I know I've already said it, but I once again want to thank each and every one of you who have not only supported the research that I am conducting but have supported me and my passion. I hope this is just the first announcement of many to come, but in the meantime: thank you all! I will keep you posted on the research developments as much as I can!

-Alex

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Hello All!

I just had a piece of exciting news that I would like to share with all of you, seeing as it would not have been possible without your support!

-Alex

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Hello All!

I just had a piece of exciting news that I would like to share with all of you, seeing as it would not have been possible without your support!

-Alex

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