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...
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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...
The Chess Game of Chemotherapy Resistance
The fight against cancer is a fight against a living thing, with its own intelligence. Our bodies are smarter than...
Increasing Awareness at UCSF
“How do you make a movement sustainable with drastic change?” Sidra Bonner is a third-year medical student, and she and...
The Next Generation in Cancer Immunotherapy
Scientists and clinicians have developed and used immune-based therapies, or more simply immunotherapies, to attack cancer in multiple ways. Immunotherapies...
Humans of UCSF: Finding Joy Despite the Hate
“I have recently found myself at a curious intersection between privilege and disadvantage. On the one hand, my parents are...
UCSF: Under Construction… So Forever?
I don’t remember what our little patch of grass haven looked like, but I do know that the last time...
When Patients Refuse Best Treatment
Editor’s Note: In the field of health science, we may sometimes encounter people and patients whose beliefs conflict with our...
Humans of UCSF: Succeeding Together
"The foggy summer in the Sunset was a difficult transition for me at first. I felt completely overwhelmed adjusting to...
How the brain forms
The human brain can process a picture in just 13 milliseconds. The cellular functions underlying this incredible processing speed involve...
Humans of UCSF: Challenging Lessons
“In addition to the challenge of learning how to teach, I went through an identity crisis. I had to go...
Humans of UCSF: Dreams Come True
“I consider myself a very lucky individual because I have the job of my dreams. What may have started as...
Welcome to Homecoming, Grad School Style
Editor’s Note: Our friendly neighborhood MamaM has moved on to greener pastures. While we will miss her motherly advice and...
Understanding Immune Tolerance
The immune system surveys the body by sampling proteins, called antigens, from both the human host and any invaders. So...