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Charles Drew
1904–1950
Pioneered blood banks and large-scale blood plasma preservation.
📖Biography
Charles Richard Drew was an American surgeon and medical researcher who developed techniques for blood storage and applied his expertise to developing large-scale blood banks during World War II.
Key Achievements
1
Developed techniques for blood plasma storage
2
Directed the first American Red Cross blood bank
3
Organized the 'Blood for Britain' project during WWII
4
First African American surgical examiner at the American Board of Surgery
Legacy & Impact
Drew's innovations in blood banking saved countless lives during WWII and continue to save lives through modern blood transfusion practices.