Join Isabelle Gapomo in the 'Being Human' gallery to discover the remarkable story of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman, and her unwitting contribution to molecular biology. Henrietta's story reflects the exploitation of marginalised groups in medical research and highlights the paradox of working to benefit humanity yet disregarding individual lives.
Meet at the Information Point when you arrive.
About your guide
Isabelle Gapomo is a Facilitator at Wellcome Collection, fostering critical engagement with narratives of Human Health, History, and Diversity. She connects archival insights to contemporary wellbeing issues, using her curatorial practice to reveal stories of health equity and social belonging.
Need to know
We’ll meet at the Information Point, which is on level 0, directly in front of you as you enter Wellcome Collection.
Booking a ticket for a free, in-person event does not guarantee you a place. You should aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event is scheduled to start to claim your place. If you do not arrive on time, your place may be given to someone on the waiting list.
Access
This event will have British Sign Language interpretation.
For more information, please visit our Accessibility page. If you have any queries about accessibility, please email us at access@wellcomecollection.org or call 0 2 0. 7 6 1 1. 2 2 2 2020 7611 2222.
Image credit: Being Human Exhibition tour. Gallery Photo: Steven Pocock, CC-BY-NC.
