Dr. Charles R. Drew developed methods for processing and storing blood plasma that saved countless lives.
He directed the Blood for Britain program in 1940 and became the first medical director of the American Red Cross blood bank. He resigned in protest when blood was segregated by race.
Key Facts
- Lived: 1904 to 1950
- Led the Blood for Britain program in 1940
- First medical director of the American Red Cross blood bank, 1941
- Taught surgery at Howard University
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