Henrietta Lacks (born Loretta Pleasant; August 1, 1920 –... - dofaq.co
Henrietta Lacks (born Loretta Pleasant ; August 1, 1920 –...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
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
Bill to Close Health Disparities, Honor Henrietta Lacks Becomes Law
Law to Honor Henrietta Lacks Would Encourage Diversity in Cancer Research
U.S. Senate passes the Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act
In Our View: Lacks bill aims to right health care wrong
Federal legislation would remove barriers to cancer clinical trials
Henrietta Lacks: science must right a historical wrong
U.S. Surgeon General says more must be done for vaccines to reach Black community
COVID-19 Research Volunteer: Dr. Sabrina Clark - VAntage Point
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
Why some Black Americans are reluctant to getting the vaccine
Why so many Black Americans mistrust the health care system
Troy Williams: African-Americans’ skepticism on vaccine driven by history, politics
Henrietta Lacks and Her Remarkable Cells Will Finally See Some Payback
US Surgeon General Looks to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
Black California surgeon 'walks the walk' on virus vaccine
