Thursday May 20, 2010 BiRG Lab Meeting - In today's meeting, A. J. Kramer presented "Iridology Automated - An interdisplinary research project to improve the future of medical diagnosis. A. J. won the Best Presentation in the IUS Student Conference.
Iridology has been around for thousands of years. The basic premise of irdology is that areas of the iris correspond to areas of the body, left eye, left side of the body, right eye, right side of the body. Examination of radiating bands extending from the pupil reveal strength/weaknesses in those fibers which are direct indicators of strenght/weakness in corresponding parts of the body.
From the 1950 forward the United States gained a pioneer in the field with Doctor Bernard Jensen who developed one of the most comprehensive iris charts. His charts are still the most accurate to date.
The practice of iridology in China is ubquious. In the United States the practice and science of Iridology has skeptics, but as with anything that is outside the "norm" of expericence there will be those with a conflicting agenda.
We'll hear more from A.J. as he continues his research into the field during his time at IUS.
A new member was inducted into the BiRG Lab today, Steve Smith. Steve is an IUS Informatics Major and we welcome him. Steve has been assigned the responsibility of BiRG Scribe.
After A. J.'s presentation Dr. Ramachandran continued to expound upon the facilities of the BiRG Lab....I think he is still there right now...
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