Blanche J. Lawrence (June 18, 1920 – February 9, 1989)[1][2] was an African American biochemist who originally began work as a research assistant in the Health Division of the University of Chicago's Metallurgical Laboratory during the Manhattan Project.

[3] After WWII, Lawrence continued her career at the Argonne National Laboratory and became a junior biochemist after four years in 1949.

[4][5] During this time, Lawrence was publicized in an edition of Ebony Magazine featuring "Atom Scientists".

[6] She graduated from Tuskegee University and was married to Captain Erwin Lawrence, a 99th Pursuit Squadron pilot who was killed during WWII.

[7][4] While attending Tuskegee University, Lawrence joined the Creative Dance Group as well as the Physical Education Club.