The Biomimetic Advanced Materials research group at Clemson University is highly diverse and multidisciplinary. At present we comprise the following departments and members:

Department of Genetics and Biochemistry

Albert G. Abbott (Co-PI) , Jacqueline M. Palmer, William R. Marcotte, Florence Teule, Jamie Lamberton (Emeritus: Sook Jung)

School of Materials Science and Engineering

Michael S. Ellison (Co-PI), Gary C. Lickfield, Jihua Chen, Dan Liu (Emeritus: Janci (Ketner) Despain)

Department of Bioengineering

Robert A. Latour

> Nephila clavipes Spiders: A Guide to Feeding, Silking, and Handling in the Laboratory is now available on our site. Click on "Nephila Clavipes" at left.

> We have launched a web discussion forum to facilitate communication with everyone interested in Biomimetic Advanced Materials research. Click on "Discussion Forum" at left.

> The Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies (COMSET)

> Nexia Biotechnologies, Inc., raises goats to provide silk-like material.