The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (HeLa): Film Screening & Bioethics discussion
By BCH's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and HMS- OPF
Date and time
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 · 5:30 - 8pm EDT
Location
TMEC Amphitheater, 260 Longwood
Description
Do you know the story of your HeLa cells???
Join us for a film screening and ethical discussion on informed consent and race, class, and culture in research.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks film
Henrietta Lacks is known as HeLa in the scientific world. Her cells, grown in culture and still alive today, became one of the most important tools in modern medicine.
Discussion with bioethicists
Pearl O'Rourke, MD
Director of Human Research Affairs at Partners HealthCare Systems and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, HMS
Rebecca Li, PhD
Executive Director, MRCT, BWH/Harvard Instructor in Medicine and the Center of Bioethics, HMS
**Please note the following schedule:
5:00 pm - Doors open
5:25 pm - Non-registrants will fill any unclaimed seat
5:30 pm - Program begins