Steven Soldin. An accomplished violinist. A world

traveler. A collector of fine art. A lover of literature, ballet, and music. And yes, a

renowned clinical chemist in 3 areas — therapeutic drug monitoring, pediatrics,

and endocrinology. Born in Johannesburg, his career has spanned from teaching

poor South Africans towards a high school diploma to his current post as a senior

scientist in the department of laboratory medicine at the National Institutes of

Health. In this month's Inspiring Minds feature, readers have the opportunity to

learn about this special person for whom "the arts and sciences dance together.