During February, we celebrate Black History Month. This #BlackHistoryMonth, and every day, we honor the legacy of Black workers, laborers, and activists. Today we notably honor Ms. Henrietta Lacks, the Mother of Modern Medicine. Henrietta Lacks’ cancer cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951 and became the first immortal human cell line, HeLa, revolutionizing medical research with breakthroughs in vaccines, cancer treatments, and more. Her story, largely unknown for decades, raised major ethical questions about consent in medical research and gained recognition with The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010). As an organization devoted to patient advocacy, we honor the achievements of Black scholars and health professionals. In addition, we strive to address health disparities in Black communities. Team Telomere is deeply committed to our mission - and know that we cannot understand the basic biology of telomeres without more diversity in research. This month reminds us of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and health equity in everything we do to support those with Telomere Biology Disorders. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #CelebrateBlackHistory #ResearchMatters #Cancer #HeLA #Vaccines #RareDiseaseMonth #Telomeres #TeamTelomere #DEI #PatientAdvocacy
