The Story of Henrietta Lacks: Biography
Henrietta Lacks is renowned for her contribution to medical research through her immortal HeLa cell line. But who was Henrietta Lacks as a person, a daughter, and a mother? In this text, we learn about the biography of Henrietta Lacks and discuss the importance of recognizing her life and history.
Topics
- health equity
- public health
- medical discrimination
- equity
- racism
- inclusion
- diversity
- belonging
- Henrietta Lacks
- cervical cancer
- racial justice
- health activism
- science research
- HeLa cells
- immortal human cell line
- health care
- healthcare
- research ethics
- medical ethics
- consent
- informed consent
- health equality