Dr. Fred Leonberger Elected to Lightwave Logic's Board of Directors - Seite 2

"In his assignment to the Operations Committee, Fred will have a more direct influence on the direction the Company is taking on the road to commercializing our polymer devices. He will be the perfect technical partner for Michael Lebby as he transitions to the CEO position. Together they will help focus the optical market's attention on the organic polymer value proposition to an industry looking for solutions."

Fred Leonberger commented, "I am excited about this opportunity to further serve Lightwave Logic as a board member to productize the Company's high-performance electro-optic polymers and associated photonic integrated circuits. I look forward to continue working with Michael Lebby and the Lightwave team."

For more information about Lightwave Logic, please visit the Company's website at following URL: www.lightwavelogic.com

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Lightwave Logic, Inc. is a development stage company moving toward commercialization of next generation photonic devices using its high-activity and high-stability organic polymers for applications in data communications and telecommunications markets. Photonic electro-optical devices convert data from electric signals into optical signals. For more information, about the Company please visit the corporate website at: www.lightwavelogic.com.

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Lightwave Logic
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