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wikipedia - 08 Nov 2020
Henrietta Lacks (born Loretta Pleasant ; August 1, 1920 – October 4, 1951)[2] was an African-American woman[3] whose cancer cells are the source of the HeLa cell line, the first immortalized human cell line[4] and one of the most important cell lines in medical research. An immortalized cell line reproduces indefinitely under specific conditions, and the HeLa cell line continues to be a source of invaluable medical data to the present day.[5]
NIH finally makes good with Henrietta Lacks' family -- and it's about time, ethicist says
NBCNews.com - 07 Aug 2013
NIH finally makes good with Henrietta Lacks' family -- and it's about time, ethicist says ...
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act, backed by Maryland lawmakers, is signed by President Trump
Baltimore Sun - 06 Jan 2021
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act, backed by Maryland lawmakers, is signed by President Trump ...
Federal cancer research bill named for Henrietta Lacks wins final approval
Baltimore Sun - 19 Dec 2020
Federal cancer research bill named for Henrietta Lacks wins final approval ...
Bill to Close Health Disparities, Honor Henrietta Lacks Becomes Law
Josh Kurtz - 06 Jan 2021
Bill to Close Health Disparities, Honor Henrietta Lacks Becomes Law ...
Law to Honor Henrietta Lacks Would Encourage Diversity in Cancer Research
Cancer Health Treatment News - 28 Dec 2020
Law to Honor Henrietta Lacks Would Encourage Diversity in Cancer Research ...
U.S. Senate passes the Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act
wmar2news.com - 18 Dec 2020
U.S. Senate passes the Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act ...
In Our View: Lacks bill aims to right health care wrong
The Columbian - 24 Dec 2020
In Our View: Lacks bill aims to right health care wrong ...
Federal legislation would remove barriers to cancer clinical trials
Charlotte Post - 03 Jan 2021
Federal legislation would remove barriers to cancer clinical trials ...
Henrietta Lacks: science must right a historical wrong
Nature.com - 01 Sep 2020
Henrietta Lacks: science must right a historical wrong ...
U.S. Surgeon General says more must be done for vaccines to reach Black community
Clarion Ledger - 15 Jan 2021
U.S. Surgeon General says more must be done for vaccines to reach Black community ...
COVID-19 Research Volunteer: Dr. Sabrina Clark - VAntage Point
VAntage Point Blog - 11 Jan 2021
COVID-19 Research Volunteer: Dr. Sabrina Clark - VAntage Point ...
Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall receives COVID-19 vaccine, sends vital message to communities of color
The Dallas Morning News - 15 Jan 2021
Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall receives COVID-19 vaccine, sends vital message to communities of color ...
New Congressional Bill Will Study Racial Inequalities in Federal Cancer Research — Honoring the Legacy of Henrietta Lacks
SurvivorNet - 21 Dec 2020
New Congressional Bill Will Study Racial Inequalities in Federal Cancer Research — Honoring the Legacy of Henrietta Lacks ...
Why some Black Americans are reluctant to getting the vaccine
KLKN - 15 Jan 2021
Why some Black Americans are reluctant to getting the vaccine ...
Why so many Black Americans mistrust the health care system
WPIX 11 New York - 11 Jan 2021
Why so many Black Americans mistrust the health care system ...
Troy Williams: African-Americans’ skepticism on vaccine driven by history, politics
The Fayetteville Observer - 18 Dec 2020
Troy Williams: African-Americans’ skepticism on vaccine driven by history, politics ...
Henrietta Lacks and Her Remarkable Cells Will Finally See Some Payback
The Wall Street Journal - 01 Aug 2020
Henrietta Lacks and Her Remarkable Cells Will Finally See Some Payback ...
US Surgeon General Looks to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
Spectrum News - 23 Dec 2020
US Surgeon General Looks to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy ...
Black California surgeon 'walks the walk' on virus vaccine
ABC News - 04 Jan 2021
Black California surgeon 'walks the walk' on virus vaccine ...