George Otto Gey

George Otto Gey

doctor United States

George Otto Gey was an American cancer researcher who is best known for his role in the development of the HeLa cell line, the first immortal human cell line, derived from Henrietta Lacks in 1951. His work in cell culture and the propagation of HeLa cells revolutionized biomedical research, enabling significant advancements in cancer research, vaccine development, and numerous other medical fields.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
176,979
Power
618$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Vietnam 1 5.00 0.18% +0% 97,338,583 176,979 $340,000 618$
Totals 1 97,338,583 176,979 $340,000 618$
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Vietnam Vietnam: Dr. George Otto Gey took additional samples from Henrietta Lacks' tumor, which later developed into the HeLa cell line. 5

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Gia đình người có 'tế bào bất tử' đạt thỏa thuận với công ty dược