Johns Hopkins University
Private research university in Baltimore, Maryland
Has Johns Hopkins University always treated subjects ethically?
Henrietta Lacks' DNA was used and replicated by Johns Hopkins University without her family's knowledge or approval. Henrietta Lacks' family medical history was released by Johns Hopkins University without their knowledge.
Did researchers at John Hopkins obtain approval from Henrietta Lacks before using her cancer cells? Did John Hopkins obtain approval from Henrietta Lacks or her family before releasing their medical records to the public? Are #1 and #2 positive?