Research!Louisville Special Guest Speaker: Author Harriet Washington | 540 S Preston St

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Join us at the upcoming Research!Louisville event featuring special guest speaker Harriet Washington, the award-winning author of Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to Present. Hosted by the University of Louisville Office of Institutional Equity and HSC Office of Diversity and Inclusion, this enlightening program will take place at the University of Louisville Health Sciences Campus in Kornhauser Library's HSC Auditorium. Harriet Washington, a renowned medical ethicist, will delve into the politics surrounding medical issues and shed light on the disturbing history of medical experimentation. As an accomplished writer and editor, Washington has extensively researched and written about scientific racism, providing historically accurate information while illuminating the stories of individual victims. Her latest book, Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent, exposes the violation of Americans' rights to refuse risky medical research, particularly among people of color. During the event, light snacks and refreshments will be available on a first come, first served basis, and attendees will have the opportunity to purchase books from Carmichael's Bookstore. Following the program, Harriet Washington will be present to sign books. Admission to this event is free, offering a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the crucial intersection of medicine, race, and power. Harriet A. Washington has made significant contributions to the field of bioethics, holding prestigious fellowships at Harvard Medical School, Stanford University, and Columbia University. Her work has garnered recognition, including the Walter C. Alvarez Award from the American Medical Writers Association, the Mailman School Of Public Health's Public Health Leadership Award, and the Kenneth and Mamie Clark Distinguished Lecture Award. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of the dark history of medical experimentation and the erosion of medical consent. Join us at the University of Louisville Health Sciences Campus on October 5, 2023, for this thought-provoking event with Harriet Washington. Admission is free, and seats are limited, so be sure to secure your spot today.