HELA100: The Henrietta Lacks Initiative
Victoria Baptiste is Henrietta Lacks' great-granddaughter. She travels regularly to talk about the Lacks family’s story. Inspired by Henrietta’s life, she is a nephrology nurse at a dialysis center. As a patient’s advocate, Victoria prides herself on treating patients with respect and dignity and—most importantly—making sure they understand their care. She finds her career fulfilling because it gives her the opportunity to educate patients. Victoria also helps advocate for patients through family led initiatives through HeLa100/Henrietta Lacks initiative HeLa100.org
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E04 - Advancing Justice Through Community Engagement in Governance for Research Biobanks
Friday, November 19, 2021
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET