George Gey

George Gey was an American biomedical researcher best known for his work with human cell cultures. He developed techniques to grow and study cells outside the body, enabling vital medical advances. Most famously, he cultivated the first immortal human cell line, called HeLa, from cancer patient Henrietta Lacks in 1951. This cell line can divide endlessly in the lab, helping scientists research disease treatments, vaccines, and genetics. Gey's work significantly advanced biomedical research and understanding of human biology, though he was not involved in the ethical issues surrounding the use of HeLa cells.