He continued to explore blood-related matters with his long time research partner, John Scudder. While there, he created a method for processing and preserving blood plasma, blood without cells. He discovered plasma last a lot longer than whole blood, making it possible to be store longer. Drew’s research provided the basis for his doctorate thesis, “Banked Blood”. Graduating from Columbia University with his doctorate degree, Dr. Charles Drew was the first African American to earn that specific degree from the university. During this time, World War II was erupting, leaving many injured in need of blood transfusions. His work started to become more prominent in the medical word, resulting in him being asked to help with the medical movement, “Blood for Britain”. His guidance helped the movement collect 14,500 pints of plasma from New York hospitals to be shipped overseas to Britain soldiers. After his great success, Drew decided to join the Red Cross in 1941to help collect blood for injured soldiers. While there, he started to learn about their policies that he did not agree
He continued to explore blood-related matters with his long time research partner, John Scudder. While there, he created a method for processing and preserving blood plasma, blood without cells. He discovered plasma last a lot longer than whole blood, making it possible to be store longer. Drew’s research provided the basis for his doctorate thesis, “Banked Blood”. Graduating from Columbia University with his doctorate degree, Dr. Charles Drew was the first African American to earn that specific degree from the university. During this time, World War II was erupting, leaving many injured in need of blood transfusions. His work started to become more prominent in the medical word, resulting in him being asked to help with the medical movement, “Blood for Britain”. His guidance helped the movement collect 14,500 pints of plasma from New York hospitals to be shipped overseas to Britain soldiers. After his great success, Drew decided to join the Red Cross in 1941to help collect blood for injured soldiers. While there, he started to learn about their policies that he did not agree