Research!Louisville Keynote: A Conversation with Author Harriet Washington (Louisville) | 540 S Preston St

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Join us for a thought-provoking event featuring Harriet Washington, the award-winning author of "Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to Present". This Research!Louisville keynote event, presented by the University of Louisville Office of Institutional Equity and HSC Office of Diversity and Inclusion, will take place at the Kornhauser Library on the University of Louisville Health Sciences Campus. Delve into the complex issues surrounding medical ethics as Washington explores the intersection of medicine, race, sex, and power abuse through individual human stories. Discover the shocking reality of medical research conducted without informed consent, particularly among trauma victims, and learn how Americans' right to refuse risky medical research is being violated. After the program, meet Ms. Washington and have your book signed. Light snacks and refreshments will be available on a first come first served basis. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the history of medical experimentation and its impact on marginalized communities. Admission is free. Save the date: October 5, 2023, at 540 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40202.