Past Events
Maureen Bell Speaks to the Harvard Medical Community
On Wednesday March 14, 2007 I had the opportunity to speak to the Harvard Medical School community at the Children's Hospital of Boston about my life as a galactosemic.
I was part of the "Grand Rounds" presentation given by Dr. Gerard Berry, who recently relocated to Boston to become the head of the metabolic division at Children's Hospital as well as to develop the "Center of Excellence" for galactosemia research.
I spoke for about ten minutes and told the medical community about my life as a galactosemic and the many challenges that I have overcome. The audience included Harvard Medical Doctors, interns, residents, dieticians and nurses anxious to hear both myself and Dr. Berry speak.
Also in attendance were my husband Bill, my mother Rose Lindenhofen, my uncle Fr. Francis O'Rourke, and Sean and Kristine Lydon who spoke after me and told the story of their daughter, Kyleigh who also has galactosemia. Kristine talked about how much the metabolic clinic has changed so much for the better since Dr. Berry has arrived.
Dr. Berry presented the overall view of galactosemia to the medical community prior to my talk. He was warmly received by all in attendance.
Afterwards, Maureen and her family were given a tour of the hospital and also where Dr. Berry is working to open the Center of Excellence.