Lightwave Logic, Inc. Announces the Addition of Anthony J. Cocuzza, PhD to its Technology Team
NEWARK, Del., Feb 19, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LWLG - News; lightwavelogic.com), a technology company focused on the development of electro-optic polymer materials for applications in high speed fiber-optic telecommunications and optical computing, announced today the addition of Anthony J. Cocuzza, PhD to our technology team. Dr. Cocuzza worked for 30 years in medicinal chemistry and brings a highly developed set of synthetic and analytical skills to Lightwave Logic.
A graduate of Princeton, Dr. Cocuzza spent 24 years with DuPont engaged in R&D in corporate R&D and with DuPont's joint venture with Merck. He retired in 2008 from Bristol-Meyers Squib. Cocuzza has contributed to programs in many areas of medicinal and biological chemistry. David Eaton, CTO of Lightwave commented: "We are extremely happy to attract a scientist with Dr. Cocuzza's talents. His capabilities are an excellent match to our needs. We expect he will be able to contribute strongly to our efforts to expand our molecular materials base."
Jim Marcelli, CEO of Lightwave stated, "I'm very excited to have Dr. Cocuzza join the Lightwave family. Tony's experience in organic synthesis will help to streamline our preparation and scale-up of our Perkinamine family of materials."
About Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. is a development stage company, moving toward prototype demonstration and commercialization of its high-activity, high-stability organic polymers for applications in electro-optical device markets. Electro-optical devices convert data from electric signals into optical signals for use in high-speed fiber-optic telecommunications systems and optical computers. Please visit the Company's website, lightwavelogic.com, for more information.
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