Dr. Drew is known for his research on blood plasma and for setting up blood banks.  Plasma research was important because, at the time, plasma could be kept for longer periods of time than whole blood and was less likely to become contaminated.  It could also be given to a person without waiting for blood-type studies.  During the early part of World War II, Drew organized many blood bank programs.  He and his associates developed standardized methods for banking blood and shipping plasma overseas.  This saved millions of lives.  The NAACP awarded Drew the Springarn Medal in 1944.
A U.S. postage stamp was issued in his honor in 1981.

Actual size 4.875"
 

Item # 1926