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CWSF.2026.

an unforgettable experience

Our top five Western Manitoba Science Fair finalists are in Edmonton, AB for the Canada Wide Science Fair May 23 - 30, 2026. Check out pictures, project details, and all things CWSF below!! 

You can visit the fair virtually here!

Watch the Awards Ceremony live here on Thursday May 28 at 8:00 CST!

What's the scoop? 

The top grades 7-12 projects from the Western Manitoba Science Fair have moved on to represent Western Manitoba at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton, AB from May 23 - 30, 2026 at the University of Alberta. The Canada Wide Science Fair is the largest youth oriented STEM event in Canada, and Ottawa welcomed 400 brilliant young minds this week from across the country, giving finalists an opportunity to compete for cash prizes, scholarships, and special awards that may very well shape their futures. In addition, they have participated in a variety of STEM based activities and workshops, as well as had the opportunity to explore the area and get up close and personal with the many cultural, social, scientific, and other activities that the Edmonton area has to offer. 

Introducing...the WMSF region participants! 

Click on each participant's link to learn more...

Participants 2025
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Abereham Moges

Evaluating the Therapeutic Index & Selective Cytotoxicity of Synergistic Phytochemical Combinations

Conventional chemotherapy often fails due to systemic toxicity and acquired drug resistance. To address this, I developed a multi-targeted therapeutic matrix using synergistic phytochemicals. Protein-protein interaction networks were utilized to identify primary melanoma targets. High-resolution, multi-omic in silico modeling validated the in vitro results, revealing that specific compounds achieved a 100,000x increase in binding efficacy compared to three standard-of-care chemotherapies. Within laboratory vitro assays, the Group 8 matrix achieved a 91% cell death within melanoma. The combination achieved a significant Selectivity Index (SI) of 17.97, while individual compounds demonstrated up to 40x greater selectivity compared conventional chemotherapeutics. No adverse biochemical interactions were observed, confirming a wide therapeutic window. This clinically feasible research provides a scalable, low-cost ($0.0132/mL) pharmaceutical alternative that prioritizes selective cytotoxicity for accessible oncology. The treatment is adaptable for IV administration in systemic or metastatic cases, while topical applications offer an easy, non-invasive method for localized primary tumors.

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