Who
When was Henrietta Lacks born?
August 1st 1920
What makes her honerable?
She contributed to over 75,000 studies.
Where were her cells taken
John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore
Why/How did she die?
She died from cervical cancer at 31 in 1951
When was she born
August 1st, 1920
How many kids did Henrietta Lacks have?
She had 5 kids with David Lacks
What challenges did she face
She was never notified about the HeLa cell line or the fact her cells were stolen. Her family didn't find out until decades later.
Where did Henrietta Lacks grow up
Roanoke VA
Why were her cells taken?
A doctor noticed something different about her cells, they could live and grow.
When did she die
October 4 1951
What did Henrietta do for work?
She was a poor Southern African-American tobacco farmer.
What was the outcome of her events?
Her cells helped studies of Cancer, Radiation, Viruses and much more.
Where are HeLa cells used?
In the study of cancer
Why did her family go against HeLa cells
They were never told about this discovery and didn't benefit from it.
When were her cells taken
January of 1951
Who did she grow up with?
Her parents and 9 siblings. They were all separated when their parents divorced
What really happened to Henrietta Lacks?
Henrietta's Lacks cells were unknowingly taken from her and this wasn't known until decades later. These cells went on to perform the HeLa cell line
Where was her cancer
The cervix
Why is her story so imporatant
It shows the upcoming of one of the greatest developments in medical history
When was her family notified of Henrietta story
Over 25 years later
Who/how did she influence?
Her cells have paved the way for advancements from HPV and polio vaccines to medications for HIV/AIDS and breakthroughs including in vitro fertilization.
What legacy will she leave behind?
Her cells were apart of many important life saving studies to achieve advancements in medication which will always be remembered.
Where did she die
John Hopkins hospital die
Why do we still use HeLa cells
They are a huge help in creating and studying a cure to cancer
When was John Hopkins founded
February 22, 1876