Joining our podcast is Professor Sohail Husain, Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Stanford University in California, USA.

He is a physician-scientist whose lab focuses on determining areas related to the Pancreas. Professor Husain has authored over 100 scientific papers, 12 book chapters, and has filed several patents related to pancreatic disorders. He serves as Past Chair of the North American Pediatric GI Society’s Pancreas Committee and Research Committee, and a Councilor of the American Pancreatic Association (APA).

Professor Husain also serves as President of the Association of Ahmadi Muslim Scientists USA. His most recent research paper, published in 'Science Translational Medicine', reveals a novel, unexpected discovery that might compel you to eat your carrots more often! It has been widely picked up by various news outlets.

We discuss if Islam & Science go hand in hand in the 21st Century, and what value religion has to offer for scientific research. We also explore his latest research discovery regarding Vitamin A.

[00:00] Welcome

[00:03] Introduction

[01:03] Do Islam & Science go hand in hand?

[03:09] Accepting the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: Personal journey through Science & Religion

[07:21] Professor Clement Wragge’s first meeting with the Promised Messiah

[08:10] The Holy Quran encourages you to 'ponder' and 'reflect'

[09:59] Science needs purpose. The Holy Quran gives us purpose

[10:33] The Holy Quran eludes to scientific discoveries

[11:01] Surah An-Nahl: Milk which is Pure and a total nutriment

[14:13] How important is it for Muslim Scientists to research & study the Holy Quran?

[18:07] What is the Pancreas?

[20:29] Problems with the Pancreas - Pancreatitis

[21:50] Understanding Diabetes & Prevention Habits for the Youth

[26:54] New Discovery: Vitamin A may reduce Pancreatitis

[33:48] Eat More Carrots... or Liver

[34:42] Concluding remarks

[35:20] Parting thoughts - "Purpose, Clarity & Data"

Links related to the discussion:

Association of Ahmadi Muslim Scientists USA (AAMS USA)

https://www.muslimscientists.org/sohail-husain

Professor Clement Wragge’s first meeting with the Promised Messiah

https://www.alhakam.org/professor-clement-wragges-first-meeting-with-the-promised-messiah/

A systems approach points to a therapeutic role for retinoids in asparaginase-associated pancreatitis

https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.abn2110

Vitamin A may reduce pancreatitis risk during ALL treatment

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/982812

Dietary Vitamin A Can Reduce the Risk for Chemotherapy-Induced Pancreatitis

https://www.gastroendonews.com/Pediatric-GI/Article/02-23/Dietary-Vitamin-A-Can-Reduce-the-Risk-for-Chemotherapy-Induced-Pancreatitis/69358

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