In the early 1950’s an African American woman from Baltimore County named Henrietta Lacks was treated for cancer at Johns Hopkins hospital. During radiation treatment tissues were taken from her body without permission. Doctors discovered that her cells did what no other cell had done before-survived!  Named “HeLa” to protect her anonymity her cells are considered “immortal” because they can divide an unlimited number of times. They have been used in the development of a polio vaccine, in cancer, AIDS research and contributed to countless other scientific discoveries. Come join us for a panel discussion that includes scientists, researchers and Henrietta Lacks son, David Lacks. Discussions moderated by Kojo Nnamdi, host of The Kojo Nnamdi Show, a live talk show produced by WAMU 88.5 that airs weekdays at noon.