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. 2012 Nov;23(4 Suppl):5-10.
doi: 10.1353/hpu.2012.0151.

Development of the polio vaccine: a historical perspective of Tuskegee University's role in mass production and distribution of HeLa cells

Timothy Turner  1
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Development of the polio vaccine: a historical perspective of Tuskegee University's role in mass production and distribution of HeLa cells

Timothy Turner. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2012 Nov.
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Disclaimers. The author has no conflicts of interest or previous publications in this particular area to declare.

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Dr. Russell W. Brown, Principal Investigator of the Tuskegee University HeLa Cell Project.
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Dr. H.M. Henderson, Co-Principal Investigator of the Tuskegee University HeLa Cell Project.
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