Drew, Charles
1904-1950 · Contribution: 1940s
Blood plasma storage and large-scale blood bank methods
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Impact on the world
Created the concept and methods for large-scale blood banking, saving countless lives during World War II and establishing modern blood storage practices.
Life & background
Often called the 'father of the blood bank,' Drew developed improved techniques for the storage, processing, and shipment of blood plasma. His research became the basis for blood bank systems still used worldwide, and he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2015.
Sources
- Library of Congress; National Inventors Hall of Fame; Smithsonian (Lemelson Center)
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