Clare LiedstrandinInspire the MindScientists and Scholars of the Islamic Golden Age: al-Balkhi“Since man’s construction is from both his soul and his body, therefore, human existence cannot be healthy without the ishtibak…Jan 31, 2023Jan 31, 2023
Clare LiedstrandinInspire the MindScientists and Scholars of the Islamic Golden Age: Ibn SinaLast week, I wrote about Al-Razi, father of pediatrics. In this article, I will be discussing one of my favourite historical figures…Jan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023
Clare LiedstrandinInspire the MindScientists and Scholars of the Islamic Golden Age: Al-RaziAs scientists, we stand on the shoulders of giants, so I think it’s the least we can do to acknowledge them. Many of those who impacted our…Jan 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023
Clare LiedstrandinInspire the MindI was born a few months after the Columbine shooting.Disclaimer: This blog discusses a topic which some readers may find distressing.Jun 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022
Clare LiedstrandinInspire the MindBans Off Our Bodies: A Californian’s perspective on abortion rightsTrigger warning: The following blog contains discussions about abortion and a brief mention of sexual assault. Some readers may find this…May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Clare LiedstrandinInspire the MindARFID: The Eating Disorder You Haven’t Heard OfAll my life, I have been told I was just a picky eater. Even as a toddler, I struggled to eat and drink without gagging. Doctors told my…Mar 11, 20221Mar 11, 20221
Clare LiedstrandinInspire the MindInternational Women in Science Day: My Journey and the Women Who Inspired ItAs a woman in science, I find myself acutely aware of the fact that I wouldn’t have the ability to do what I do for a living if I had been bFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022
Clare LiedstrandinInspire the MindThe History of Antidepressants: From Plants to ProzacI first came across the study of depression as a biomedical science student. We discussed mental illness as a consequence or a side effect…Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021