Hamilton Symposium Panelists Announced

Boston College is excited to announce the panelists of the 2023 Hamilton Symposium on Rare Genetic Diseases. The Hamilton Symposium will feature a panel discussion highlighting the current Discoveries and Narrative of Rare Genetic diseases. Amy Boesky, Professor in the English Department at BC and Program Director of Medical Humanities will be the Moderator of this year's Hamilton Symposium. This year's panelists include: Dr. Elizabeth O'Day '06, CEO and Founder of Olaris, Inc. Andrea Vicini, SJ, Professor in the Theology Department, Chairperson, and Michael P. Walsh Professor of Bioethics. Patricia Weltin P'24, CEO/Founder Beyond the Diagnosis.        

Conversations will address the barriers and challenges for those with rare genetic disease and the impact on families. The Department of Biology will sponsor this event on May 5th, 2023, beginning at 1pm.

Panelists will offer perspectives on the broad range of factors that influence societal behavior, education, therapeutic approaches and advancement, humanities and research and development which affect an estimated 300 million people with rare disorders.

Named in honor of Annie Hamilton and the CUREFA Foundation, the Symposium’s purpose is to promote research, advocacy, and treatment of people living with rare disorders. More information to come can be viewed on the BC Event Calendar.