EPISODE · Sep 28, 2015 · 30 MIN

#34 Henrietta Lacks

from DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast · host Kira Dineen, Gene Pool Media

UCONN hosted a free event honoring Henrietta Lacks on September 24th, 2015 at The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. The bestselling author of the book, The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot presented as well as members of the Lacks family. This episode recaps the event and features an interview with descendents of Henrietta Lacks, Kimberly Lacks, granddaughter, and Veronica Spencer, great-granddaughter.

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