Michael DeBakey with Princess Liliane of Belgium, at the University of Ghent Michael DeBakey with Princess Liliane of Belgium, at the University of Ghent

Publication: Produced: 13 September 1961 Language(s): No linguistic content Format: Still image Genre(s): Archival Materials Photographic prints Abstract: From left to right: Dr. P. Lambrechts (University Rector), DeBakey, Princess Liliane of Belgium, Dr. E. Derou, Dr. F. Derou, Dr. R. Panier, Dr. Von Landschoot.. DeBakey and Princess Liliane of Belgium (center) talk with physicians at the University of Ghent, September 13, 1961. Liliane had invited DeBakey to give a series of lectures and demonstrations to Belgian surgeons in 1961, with the aim of improving cardiac surgery in that country. The Princess, whose son Alexander had a congenital heart defect repaired by Boston surgeon Robert Gross in 1957, became committed to supporting the expansion of cardiovascular surgery. She established the Princess Liliane Cardiologic Foundation in 1958, and met DeBakey through their mutual friend, philanthropist Mary Lasker, soon after. Princess Liliane's interest in cardiac surgery extended to attending operations as an observer occasionally, which is why she is wearing surgical scrubs and cap in this photo. She later visited DeBakey in Houston, and attended surgical operations there, too. On August 19, 1975, DeBakey repaired an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta for Liliane's husband, King Leopold. Copyright: This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use. Extent: 1 pages NLM Unique ID: 101743405X82 (See in Profiles in Science) Profiles in Science ID: FJBBFZ Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743405X82 Archival Collection: The Michael E. DeBakey Papers (Profiles in Science)