Humans of UCSF: Lessons from the Great Outdoors
“I believe that getting outdoors isn't so much a way to get into nature, as it is a way to...
The Reality of Brain Trauma in Sports
Recently, concern about the long-term effects of head trauma related to contact sports has skyrocketed. At the center of the...
Zika Outbreak Prompts Emergency Research at UCSF
The recent outbreak of Zika virus in Central and South America correlates with a spike in birth defects, the first...
Humans of UCSF: Being Present
“Yoga is a meditation that has taught me that being tender, open, and present is beautiful. My yoga practice takes...
Where’s Our Mascot?
UCSF carries great weight among the small group that knows it, but outside this eclectic crowd of healthcare professionals and...
Humans of UCSF: Symbiotically Speaking
“One of the first things I quickly learned at UCSF was that I am surrounded by brilliant people who carry...
The Militarization of Cells
Once every academic quarter, the UCSF Mission Bay campus takes on a new character. Normally unlocked buildings are barricaded and...
Late Night Cravings
As much as food is the purpose of life, it is the bane of my existence at UCSF. We who...
Plan Your Future
For UCSF graduate students, the question “What do you want to do after you graduate?” is not a simple one...
Good Intentions Can't Hide Bad Science
It's bad when a philanthropic organization uses bad science to justify their means, but it's dangerous when bad science misdirects...
Humans of UCSF: New Chapter, New Self
“Even though UCSF was my first choice for medical school, the decision to come here was a difficult one. I...
Muni Money, Maybe?
It is without a doubt that paying rent in San Francisco is one of the most insane things a graduate...
Humans of UCSF: Naturally Inspired
“Becoming more aware and appreciative of the beauty in nature has been one of my favorite things about moving to...