News: Betty Coffman

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.

All News Stories

News Releases

A faster route to dental implants

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Dental implants can be completed with fewer office visits and less recovery time for patients thanks to a protocol developed by faculty members, residents and implant fellows at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

UofL cardiologist to test biomarker that may predict heart disease in women

Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in women worldwide, including in the United States. Although deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men have declined since the 1970s, the rates of death for women have not followed.

Stem cells derived from fat tissue offer potential regenerative therapies for multiple diseases

Stem cells and other regenerative cells that have been isolated from a patient’s own fat tissue are being tested in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, neurological disorders, erectile dysfunction and