| − | ''Charles Drew'' was born 1904 and became an outstanding [[athlete]] at [[Amherst College]], but he wasn't interested in his studies much until he enrolled in a [[biology]] class. In the mid-20's, he decided to become a doctor because he loved biology. He moved to [[Montreal, Canada]] and saved for his medical education at McGill University. Drew was an excellent student and developed an interest in the area of [[blood]] [[transfusions]]. | + | ''Charles Drew'' was born 1904 and became an outstanding [[athlete]] at [[Amherst College]], but he wasn't interested in his studies much until he enrolled in a [[biology]] class. In the mid-20's, he decided to become a doctor because he loved biology. He moved to [[Montreal]], [[Canada]] and saved for his medical education at McGill University. Drew was an excellent student and developed an interest in the area of [[blood]] [[transfusions]]. |
| − | When he graduated with a doctorate, Drew accepted a position as pathology instructor at Howard University. He continued to study the possiblities of storing bolld over a period of time. | + | When he graduated with a doctorate, Drew accepted a position as pathology instructor at Howard University. He continued to study the possiblities of storing [[blood]] over a period of time. Because of his curiousity, Drew discovered that [[plasma]], the clear substance in which red and [[white blood cells]] were suspended, could be stored by itself longer than the complete blood. This led to easier transfusions and eventually a [[blood bank]]. |