For roughly two decades, Jessica Garb, an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, has studied the evolution and diversity of spider silks, whose properties prove attractive for bioengineered products, such as medical sutures, bulletproof clothing and seat belts. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Garb a three-year, $344,000 Mid-Career Advancement grant to further her spider silk research through training at Tufts University under Biomedical Engineering Prof. David Kaplan. Learn more at the link in our bio. #spidersilk #biologicalsciences #biology #uml #umass #lowell #umasslowell