Jessica R. Kramer (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption University of Utah biomedical engineering assistant professor Jessica R. Kramer has received a grant to study how mucus, the slimy substance in human tissue, plays a part in the spread of coronaviruses such as COVID-19 Credit Dan Hixson/University of Utah College of Engineering Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.