At a time when millions of soldiers were dying on battlefields across Europe, the invention of Dr. Charles R. Drew- in the field of blood transfusions and developing improved techniques for blood storage- saved countless lives. This article takes you through the historical journey of life and outstanding scientific work of Dr. Charles R Drew.
Dr. Charles Richard Drew was a famous African American surgeon and researcher who organized America's first large-scale blood bank and trained a generation of physicians at Howard University. His research in the field of blood transfusions and expertise in developing large-scale blood banks helped medical professionals to save thousands of lives of the Allied forces in World War II. Early life and Education Charles Drew was born on June 3, 1904, in Washington, D.C. As a student, he excelled in academics and was an outstanding athlete during his…
