This assignment prompt asks students to discuss their opinion on who owns the results of health-related research, whether Henrietta Lacks’ descendants should receive compensation for the research conducted with her cells, and how their opinion may change if Ms. Lacks had

To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Learning Resources related to the Henrietta Lacks case and the famous “HeLa” cell line.
Post a comprehensive response to the following:
In your opinion, who owns the results of health-related research (i.e., the cells, the cell lines)? Does it belong to the subject, the medical organization, the researcher, etc.? Support your rationale using ethical principles.
Should Henrietta Lacks’ descendants receive compensation for the research conducted with HeLa cells and the advancements that stemmed from that research? Support your rationale with legal principles.
If Ms. Lacks had given informed consent, would your opinion change? Explain.
Note: Initial postings must be 250-350 words (not including references).
Support your Discussion and peer responses with in-text citations and references from specific Learning Resources.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.