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What Makes Immortal Cells Immortal?


The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is an ideal book for classroom discussions in bioethics, history of science and journalism.  On Wednesday, October 16th, Dr. Paul Wakem will lead a discussion about the history and importance of HeLa cells to biomedical research.  In addition, Dr. Wakem will answer the question, “what makes the cells immortal?”  Bring your lunch and join us.

Noon
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Teaching and Creativity Center, Building 12-201

Jodi Oriel
Common Read Committee
10/11/2013