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SRHU Campus Life

SRHU Campus Life

SRHU Campus Life

WHY SRHU?

We believe, education should shape life’s direction, along with careers. We foster character building, leadership, real-world experience, and truly useful life skills. So you can discover and explore the life path you seek.

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CIE (Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship fostersthe spirit of entrepreneurship by providing training to transform their ideas into reality.

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Internship

Gain practical experience and skills while studying and get paid as well.

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Mentor-Mentee Program

Our mentor and mentee program pairs an expert guide to facilitate knowledge transfer, skill development, and career growth.

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C-PACE (Centre for Professional and Communication Enrichment)

Our personality development C-PACE centre aces your communication, social skillsand attitude.

Highlights

200

acres of Picturesque Campus

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Uttarakhand’s First Private Healthcare University

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Indian and Global Collaborations

10 K+

Alumni Network

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Years of Legacy in education & healthcare excellence

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State-of-the-Art Labs & Research Facilities

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Teaching Departments

Research Highlights

2400 +

Research Publications

250 +

Patents, Copyrights & Designs

2300 +

Books & Book Chapters

23500 +

Citations

DISCOVER YOUR PATH

Choose the course of your choice

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Campus Life

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

NEWS & EVENTS

4 April, 2026

HIMS Launches Advanced PACS System to Strengthen Digital Radiology Services

3 April, 2026

Autism Awareness Week Celebration at HIMS, SRHU (1st–3rd April 2026)

30 March, 2026

SRHU Launches German Language Training for Nursing Students

29 March, 2026

Build4भारत Hackathon 9.0 | SST

28 March, 2026

day CME-cum-Workshop on ‘Research Protocol Development & Grant Readiness’ held at HIMS

28 March, 2026

B.Pharm Students Gain Industry Exposure Through Educational Tour to Jaipur

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.