Charles drew biography timeline worksheet
These worksheets delve into the inspiring life of Charles Richard Drew, whose groundbreaking work in blood preservation saved thousands of lives during World....
Charles Richard Drew (–) was an African-American physician, surgeon, and medical researcher known for his pioneering work in the field.
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Charles R. Drew was an African-American physician, surgeon, and medical researcher regarded as the “Father of the Blood Bank” for pioneering the development of the first large-scale blood bank in the United States.
He first worked with the Blood for Britain program from 1940 to 1941, then later with the National Research Council and the American Red Cross. His work on developing methods of storing blood long-term for transfusion helped save thousands of lives during World War II.
He is the most prominent African American in the field of preserving