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Betty Coffman

Betty Coffman is a communications coordinator focused on research and innovation at UofL. A UofL alumna and Louisville native, she served as a writer and editor for local and national publications and as an account services coordinator and copywriter for marketing and design firms prior to joining UofL’s Office of Communications and Marketing.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: “Dress in Blue Day” community event reminds people of the importance of colon cancer screening

WHO:           The Kentucky Cancer Program, honorary Dress in Blue chair Madeline Abramson, UofL Basketball legend Darrell Griffith, colorectal cancer survivor Dr.

From waterboy to star player: research collaboration reveals leading role for astrocytes in brain development

Astrocytes, or abundant, star-shaped glial cells in the central nervous system, are known to support neurons through such tasks as providing glue that helps neurons stick together, delivering nutrients and removing waste.

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From waterboy to star player: astrocytes shown to have a leading role in brain development

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Astrocytes, abundant, star-shaped glial cells in the central nervous system, are known to support neurons through such tasks as providing glue that helps neurons stick together, delivering nutrients and removing waste.