Healing At Standing Rock October 30, 2016SynapseUCSF students and health care workers are campaigning to provide a free medical clinic for Native Americans facing violence while... News
Humans of UCSF: Passionate About Prevention October 29, 2016Jacqueline Choi“I grew up all over the world, but I’ve somehow always lived in the Bay Area on and off. My... Student Life
Healing and Dealing with Disability October 29, 2016Vidhatha Reddy“If someone told my 7th grade self, who would regularly puke in the school bathroom between classes, that I would... Student Life
The New Word on the Street: “Bridges” October 29, 2016SynapseThis year, UCSF introduced Bridges, a new curriculum for first year medical students. The new curriculum involves 1.5 preclinical years... Academic
Humans of UCSF: Dr. Funnybone October 24, 2016Arielle Canoza“I've never made a penny being a doctor, so that makes it not a job. My sense of a doctor... Student Life
End of Zika in Sight? October 24, 2016Lindsey JonesWith the successful creation of DNA vaccines that elicited immune protection from Zika infection, hope is on the rise in... Science
Empowering Student Voices October 21, 2016Ramiro PatinoMarybeth Gasman, in a recent article for the Washington Post, describes obstacles many professionals of color, mainly African Americans, face... News
Fight Restroom Inequality October 21, 2016RayWhen nature calls, you go. There are no gender lines, arbitrary rooms and designated stalls. When your bowels are moving... Humor
Bay Area Science Festival Celebrates the Scientist in Us All October 20, 2016Breanna AllenHave you ever wondered how plants are turned into biofuels, or how astronomers search for extraterrestrial life? If you’re anything...
Obamacare at Stake in Presidential Election October 15, 2016Aaron MattinglyThis election cycle has been a ride, hasn’t it? Donald Trump is grabbing everything but Republican endorsements, Hillary Clinton is... News
Humans of UCSF: Finding Meaning October 14, 2016Arielle Canoza“Finishing my summer dental research project feels so good! While I am the editor-in-chief for the dental research newsletter and... Student Life
UCSF Worker: Warriors Arena To Inflame Parking Stress October 7, 2016Janet TsuiAs a clinical laboratory scientist working at a UCSF lab in Mission Bay, I’m proud that my work helps diagnose... Opinion
Forging Future Scientists October 7, 2016SynapseUCSF students are nothing if not passionate about science and health — so why not share that enthusiasm with future...
Nominate Your Outstanding Teacher October 7, 2016SynapseThe UCSF Academic Senate is seeking nominations for its Distinction in Teaching Award 2017. There are two categories: one for...
Between 2 Worlds October 7, 2016Sean FullIf you live in the United States for so long it’s difficult to imagine a world where we are not... Student Life