Science & TechnologyBelgian1978 – present
Rom Houben
Neuroscience breakthrough in consciousness and communication
Biography
Belgian patient who regained communication after 23 years in a minimally conscious state following a car accident, studied extensively by neuroscientists.
Quick Facts
Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
Belgian
Born
1978
Thinking about the name
Rom
Latin origin
“A short, punchy name with multiple possible origins—it can derive from the name of the ancient city of Rome, or be a shortened form of names like Roman or Romeo. Rom has a sleek, modern quality with international appeal and carries an air of mystery and sophistication.”