Originally published in Synapse on December 4, 1996.

SJP at UCSF is an interprofessional coalition of graduate and professional students that connects Palestinian liberation to broader struggles for health justice. Founded in 2023, the group spans the ...

For many born and raised in the United States, this feeling of being ‘at home’ comes instinctively. But despite having lived ...

After years of internal debate, I finally got my first tattoo. He’s a small lizard, with a topological map design inside, scaling the outer edge of my left ankle. His fine lines and tasteful detail ...

Hunger is a natural part of life, but have you ever stopped to consider why you’re feeling hungry? Understanding the difference between physiological and psychological hunger can help you make more ...

At the age of thirteen, my genetic disorder caused my growth to accelerate, leading to an unusually tall stature. My pediatrician predicted a height of at least 6' 4" after puberty, whereas the ...

Research shows laughter may be more of a social tool than a sign of enjoyment in conversations with strangers. Think of the last time you remember laughing. Maybe it was when you were showing someone ...

Third-year medical students at UCSF recently spent a week discussing challenging cases they had encountered during their first six months in clinical training. The focus for the week was health care ...

Were fleeting ghosts or if we should stay, I feel the weight of first love fray. I fear the feelings are bound to pass, Yet still I am, was, and stayed They seduce and they smile, they brood and they ...

I have not watched the George Floyd video. In fact, I have not watched the Ahmaud Aubrey, Eric Garner, or any of the other recordings of police brutality. I do not need to watch the video to know what ...

Oops I did it again! I found a lab this past year, But now, apparently, I’m supposed to do science. Finding a home at UCSF this past year was an incredible ...

This is part 3 of the limited series on the celebrated haute couture designer, Christian Dior. Christian Dior presented his first haute couture collection, named “Corolle,” in February 1947 at 30 ...