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Clinical Research Facilities & Highlights

Department of Clinical Research

FACILITIES (Centre of Excellence)

Smart Classroom

Our Room is equipped with modern smart classrooms designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Each classroom features a projector system used for delivering interactive and visually engaging lectures. This allows faculty to integrate multimedia content, presentations, and real-time demonstrations into their teaching.

Additionally, the classrooms are furnished with high-quality, comfortable furniture, creating a supportive and ergonomic environment for students. This setup ensures that students can focus on their learning in a space that is both functional and welcoming.

These smart classrooms promote active learning and better understanding of complex concepts, contributing significantly to the academic success of our students.

Computer Lab

Our institution offers a state-of-the-art computer lab specifically designed to support MSc Clinical Research students. The lab is fully equipped with modern LCD screens, high-quality speakers, and is fully air-conditioned, ensuring a comfortable and conducive learning environment.

This facility enables students to:

  • Practice data management and analysis using relevant software tools essential for clinical research.
  • Conduct research activities that involve data collection, statistical analysis, and report generation.
  • Enhance their computer skills, including proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, Graph Pad—an essential competency in the clinical research field.

By using this lab, students gain hands-on experience with the digital tools and technologies commonly used in clinical trials and research, preparing them for professional roles in hospitals, research institutions, or the pharmaceutical industry.

Clinical Trial Centre

Innovative Pedagogy:

The pedagogy involves didactic and interactive lecture sessions, brain-storms, impromptu Q/A sessions, extempore seminars, demos, laboratory work (wet and dry lab)/experiential field work and tutorials, group discussions and presentations, readings and writings, early research orientation, problem-solving projects, live case studies, field & computer aided dry lab activities, student participatory continuous assessment. Experiential learning thru Community outreach preparatory work and assignments depending on individual Course requirements.

Highlights of learning

🔹 Smart classrooms with projector-based interactive learning
🔹 Real-world research topics and clinical exposure
🔹 Skilled mentors guiding your every step
🔹 Teamwork, communication, and confidence-building activities

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Comprehensive Academic Programs: Offers industry-aligned postgraduate (Master of Clinical Research) and postdoctoral (Ph.D. in Clinical Research) programs that combine theoretical depth with practical relevance.
  • Hands-on Clinical Exposure: As part of Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Himalayan Hospital provides students with real-world training in clinical settings, bridging classroom learning with patient-centered research.
  • State-of-the-Art Clinical Trial Centre: A dedicated centre supporting academic and industry-sponsored trials, regulatory training, and hands-on experience in protocol design, data management, and ethics compliance.
  • Globally Trained Faculty: Led by experienced professionals with international academic and research credentials, fostering a high-quality, research-driven learning environment.
  • Research-Driven Learning: Active student participation in national/international conferences, workshops, and funded research projects ensures continuous professional development and scientific engagement.
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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.