The Story of Henrietta Lacks

Introduction

Henrietta Lacks Statue

Have you ever wondered how scientists have been able to develop vaccines, study cancer, or just study how various viruses impact our cell? All of this is, and more, is possible because of HeLa cells. So what is the story behind HeLa cells and why are they so important?

Statue of Henrietta Lacks, Bristol." Wikimedia Commons, Accessed February 21, 2025. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Statue_of_Henrietta_Lacks,_Bristol.