Talks
The Royal House of Atreus in Mycenae: Illuminating an Accursed Prehistoric Genealogy
Demetrius Floudas will take us on a fascinating journey through the story of the Royal House of Atreus - one of the most famous and troubled noble families from ancient Greek mythology. Do not miss this chance to explore in detail one of the most influential royal geneaologies ever!
Cancer, Immortality, and Christology: The Theological Resonance of Henrietta Lacks
Tue 17 October 2023
Woolf Institute
Our Michaelmas research seminar series, 2023 will be hosted online and in-person - please register for free attendance. A light sandwich lunch will be provided from 12:30. The location is the Shasha Suite, Woolf Building, Madingley Road, Cambridge.
On 17th October at 1pm Prof. Benjamin Doolittle will give a seminar entitled ‘Cancer, Immortality, and Christology: The Theological Resonance of Henrietta Lacks’.
A light sandwich lunch will be provided from 12:30 in the Shasha Suite, Woolf Building, Madingley Road Cambridge.
Abstract: This research seminar will examine the case of a woman diagnosed with cervical cancer, whose cancer cells continued to replicate. In what ways is she immortal? In what ways does her death save humanity? In what ways is her death unjust?
Booking recommended at: faradayinstitute.online/Doolittle
Cost: Free
Enquiries and booking
Booking is recommended for this event.
Booking recommended at: faradayinstitute.online/Doolittle
Enquiries: Julia Greenham Website Email: events@faraday.cam.ac.uk Telephone: 01223 760746
Venue
| Address: | Woolf Institute Shasha Suite Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0UB |
| Email: | events@faraday.cam.ac.uk |
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