Conversations in Science and Faith

In this episode of Conversations in Science and Faith , I was honored to sit down with Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan to explore the profound intersection of science, medicine, and inner transformation. Dr. Chinnaiyan is a cardiologist and professor at William Beaumont School of Medicine. She's a published researcher in the fields of cardiac imaging. And she's also a spiritual teacher integratin...

In this episode of Conversations in Science and Faith, Dr. Jonathan Weinkle shared how healthcare providers can navigate this sacred profession.  Dr. Weinkle is an internal medicine and pediatric physician at a community-focused clinic, chairs the Executive Committee of the Conference on Medicine and Religion, and has authored multiple books on seeing patients as people above all. Dr. Weinkle shar...

On this episode of Conversations in Science and Faith I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Tyler Johnson , a Stanford oncologist, award winning educator, published writer, and host of The Doctor's Art podcast. We discussed how oncology in particular demand precision but also presence. Medicine can often feel totalizing and having a background in faith can help recenter the focus on the whole...

In this episode I was honored to be joined by Dr. Debora Wallingford, a dedicated veterinarian whose love for animals began in her Nebraska hometown and led her to the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Wallingford shares how her faith, compassion, and commitment to service shape her work at the Cat and Dog Clinic of Bellevue. From mentoring young aspiring vets to finding meaning in the bond between humans an...

Welcome to Conversations in Science and Faith! A series of conversations with scientists, healthcare leaders, and innovators, exploring the power of integrating faith, identity, and service into the world of science.  I am your host Abbas Shakir and in this episode I was honored to be joined by Dr. Kasim Mookhtiar, a trailblazer in drug discovery with 40+ years of experience in both foundational a...

Host Abbas Shakir introduces the vision behind Conversations in Science and Faith - a series spotlighting researchers, physicians, and innovators who bridge the worlds of science, service, and spirituality. As a student passionate about both discovery and tradition, Abbas explores how faith and science can not only coexist, but enrich one another. In this opening episode, hear what inspired the po...