Items Tagged ‘#Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’
August 1, 2017
Henrietta Lacks’ legacy: a conversation about ethics, race and medicine
By Sharon Rosen 
Henrietta Lacks’ cells – taken without her knowledge or permission in 1951 –provided the foundation for pioneering medical discoveries, including development of the polio vaccine, gene mapping, cancer treatments and much more. See this riveting story on the big screen and discuss its application to medical and ethical decisions you may face on a daily […]
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