On day one of the study, the patient was given an intramuscular injection of methotrexate. The patient returned to the clinic ...

Grandmothers and mothers sometimes tell us “I have already lived my life, I am like this, and this is how I will be” without knowing that in that expression there is psychological violence because it ...

[Originally published in Synapse on November 16, 1995.] Tuition increases, affirmative action, library resources, and maternity leave were the main... The only way forward is inward and outward; ...

Emotions were high in Mission Bay Byers Hall at the annual UCSF Postdoc Slam 2024 last month, but one postdoc shook off the nerves by taking a deep breath. Alexandra Klein, postdoctoral scholar in the ...

[Originally published in Synapse on May 28, 1999.] Five months ago, the Alliance of Middle Eastern Scientists and Physicians was... Synapse is the UCSF student newspaper. We seek to serve as a forum ...

Sipping my coffee and enjoying this spectacular view. The sun stretching its golden arms while I soak in the waterfront view from the dining table. From my view, the living room looks messy from the ...

Taking a break between classes at UCSF, I decided to head over to Ocean Beach for a little treat. From the Java Beach Cafe, I grabbed a hot cup of coffee and a delicious banana nut muffin. The blue ...

[First place Synapse Storytelling Contest Winner for photography.] Maestra Rocio Morales, a Zapotec healer and community leader mourns the dispossession of earth-based healing practices and ...

“Thumthump, thumthump, thumthump” the footsteps were getting louder and closer. “He is coming towards the kitchen” exclaimed Suzy at the sound of the boots hitting the wooden floor. “Haaaa!! He is ...

Sutro Tower, as seen from Alta Plaza Park in Pac Heights. The westward setting sun blasts an orange columnated glow, warming a bare tree and a huddled couple. Late November 2022, the wind at this ...

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, ...

This photo was taken on my digital camera during my very first visit to San Francisco, at the conservatory of flowers in Golden Gate Park. Before this, I had just found out I was admitted to UCSF and ...