Understanding Disease and Searching for Cures: The Use of HeLa Cells in Biomedical Research In-Person
Dr. Sara Lagalwar of Skidmore College joins us to discuss her background in neurodegenerative diseases and recounts her use of a variety of cultured cell models in her research, including past research with HeLa cells. Henrietta Lacks and her HeLa cells are the focus of the SaratogaReads! 2024 book selection.
HeLa cells are durable and prolific, allowing for extensive applications in scientific study. The line is derived from cervical cancer cells taken in 1951, from Henrietta Lacks, a 31-year-old African American mother of five, after whom the line is named. Lacks died of cancer on October 4,1951.
Dr. Lagalwar is an associate professor for Skidmore College's Neuroscience Program.
This program was inspired by the 2024 Saratoga Reads book selection: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dutcher Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Health and Wellness Local Interests and Community SaratogaREADS!
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