62nd Annual STS (2002-2003)
Finalists
Julian A. Gingold

NEW YORK
Julian A. Gingold, 17, of Scarsdale, developed a methodology for analyzing and displaying protein motion for his Intel Science Talent Search in biochemistry. Julian combined his biochemical and computational chemistry skills to predict the structure of possible peptide inhibitors and then constructed computer animations to display potential areas where motion or folding could occur within the protein. As part of his work, he set up tables of protein motion using data derived from NMR and XRD crystal structures and showed that the motion of protein backbone carbon atoms is concentrated in the movement of groups of amino acid residues-it is not randomly distributed. He hopes one day to use these techniques to streamline pharmaceutical development. After graduating from New Rochelle High School, Julian plans to attend Harvard. Julian, who has perfect SAT scores, is a member of the math club and enjoys music and table tennis. He has received many honors in science, math and Latin, as well as the Beth El Synagogue Youth of the Year award. He has also earned distinction for his accomplishments on the piano, cello and snare drum. Julian is the son of Jack and Faye Gingold.