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Join OHRP for their upcoming webinar, which will cover the ethical and regulatory considerations when conducting research using HeLa cells. These cells, originating from Henrietta Lacks’ cervical cancer tissue in 1951, have been integral to many scientific advancements, including the polio vaccine and cancer studies. The cells were taken without Lacks’ consent, raising important ethical questions that are still relevant today.
This session will explore the groundbreaking research facilitated by HeLa cells and the ethical guidelines researchers must follow when using them. Henrietta Lacks’ contributions through her cell line have profoundly impacted biomedical research, providing essential insights into disease and treatment while underscoring the need for ethical research practices. This webinar will educate researchers on the responsible and ethical use of HeLa cells in their scientific endeavors.
Please note that an external entity hosts this event.
