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''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]] [[transfusion]]s.

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]].

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 cell]]s were suspended, could be stored by itself longer than the complete blood. This led to easier transfusions and eventually a [[blood bank]].

During [[World War II]], blood banks were established all over [[England]] and the [[United States]]. Drew was able devote himself to researching plasma full-time. The [[American Red Cross]] asked Charles Drew to be the director of Red Cross' plasma bank for thousands of serviceman. He soon resigned, however, because the Red Cross had a policy of differentiating the blood drawn from [[Segregation|blacks and whites]].

During [[World War II]], blood banks were established all over [[England]] and the [[United States]]. Drew was able devote himself to researching plasma full-time. The [[American Red Cross]] asked Charles Drew to be the director of Red Cross' plasma bank for thousands of serviceman. He soon resigned, however, because the Red Cross had a policy of differentiating the blood drawn from [[Segregation|blacks and whites]].

Drew bitterly objected to this policy. Being African-American himself, he firmly believed that blood should be seperated by [[blood type|type]], not skin color.  

Drew bitterly objected to this policy. Being African-American himself, he firmly believed that blood should be separated by [[blood type|type]], not skin color.  

In 1949, Drew bacame a consultant for the [[Surgeon General]].

In 1949, Drew bacame a consultant for the [[Surgeon General]].

Charles was well-known throughout his life for his charming pesonality and sense of humor. His work in blood transfusions saved millions of lives.

Charles was well-known throughout his life for his charming pesonality and sense of humor. His work in blood transfusions saved millions of lives.

'''Sources''': The Fundamentals of Math for Christian Schools, Bob Jones University,  

==Sources==

(the biography on p. 401)

*The Fundamentals of Math for Christian Schools, Bob Jones University, (the biography on p. 401)

 

*Also this biography: [http://www.blackinventor.com/pages/charlesdrew.html]

Also this biography:[http://www.blackinventor.com/pages/charlesdrew.html]

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