UCLA establishes Dr. Mani Bhaumik award

Co-inventor of laser technology that make LASIK eye surgery possible

An award in the name of Dr. Mani Bhaumik has been established at the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Bhaumik is the co-inventor of the laser technology that made LASIK surgery possible.

The award will support scientists in the international community who advance the understanding of the brain and conscious mind in healing through visionary research, books and education. Dr, Bhaumik will fund the annual $10,000 award beginning fall 2006.

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