A Book discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Where
West Boulevard Library
2157 West Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28277
Upcoming
12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Categories
Kids | Family, Literary, Neighborhood | Community
Age Group(s): Adults
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Join us as we discuss the medical contribution of Mrs. Henrietta Lacks. Cancer cells extracted from Mrs. Lacks were instrumental in making remarkable advances in medicine. Today, HeLa cells, as they are called, are found in laboratories around the world. The story of Mrs. Lacks and her immortal cells has been a well kept secret. However, the publication of this remarkable book has brought the story into the spotlight.
Library: West Boulevard
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