Student Learning Conference Presentation Proposal

__ Independent Research Student

X Intern/Mentor Student
Presentation Preference: X Visual Display Presentation

Allen Shieh
IM - 6
1/12/16

___Oral Presentation

Presenter: Allen Shieh

School: River Hill High School

Home Phone: (443)-430-2743

Topic: Pancreatic Cancer Surgical Treatment

Email: allenwhshieh@gmail.com

Presentation Category: X Engineering/Computer Science

If selected, I will attend the Student Learning Conference on April 25th from 7:15 a.m. to 1:15
pm. and the rehearsal on April 20th from 2:15
Signed Allen Shieh

The Surgical Cure for Cancer : The Trickiest Waiting List to Get On
Allen Shieh
River Hill High School
Cant we all just resort to surgery to treat patients with pancreatic cancer? Numerous steps and
conditions must be checked to ensure a pancreatic cancer patients eligibility for surgical
treatment. Ranging from CT scans to major vascular involvement, many aspects of cancer
staging must be considered for the cancer patients to be in the eligible 20% of surgery
candidates. Immerse yourself in an in-depth explanation which covers the interestingly enjoyable
experience of surgery with exclusive real-life operating footage, diagrams, and procedures.

The Surgical Cure for Cancer : The Trickiest Waiting List to Get On
Allen Shieh
River Hill High School

Allen Shieh
IM - 6
Student Learning Conference Presentation Proposal
1/12/16
Allen Shieh is a junior at River Hill High School. He interns with Dr. Wolfgang at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital Weinberg Surgical Unit where he observes surgical staff operate on patients for
hours on one case. In the future, Allen hopes to pursue a career in surgical oncology as a surgeon
who gives back to citizens of the world with the gift of life.