Guest Lecture (National Pharmacy Week)

Published on: November 30, 2024

Guest Lecture (National Pharmacy Week)

Name of the Activity: Guest Lecture (National Pharmacy Week)
Date: 28th November 2024
Guest Speaker: Dr. Pankaj Prasad Raturi (Head, Bio-Resource Development, Dabur Research & Development Centre, Ghaziabad)
Convenor: Dr. Ganesh Kumar
No. of Beneficiaries: 62

On the occasion of National Pharmacy Week 2024, the Himalayan School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, an academic constituent unit of Swami Rama Himalayan University,
hosted an enriching guest lecture by Dr. Pankaj Prasad Raturi, Head of Bio-Resource Development at Dabur Research & Development Centre, Ghaziabad.
The lecture, held on 28th November 2024, focused on the significant role of medicinal and aromatic plants in the pharmaceutical industry and the
innovative approaches to sustainable practices in natural product research and development.

Dr. Raturi began the lecture by emphasizing the critical role that medicinal and aromatic plants play in the global pharmaceutical industry.
These plants, often rich in bioactive compounds, form the foundation for many life-saving drugs and therapeutic products.
In particular, Dr. Raturi highlighted the importance of bio-resources in traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda, and how these resources
are gaining increasing attention in modern drug discovery processes.

He explained that medicinal and aromatic plants have been used for centuries, with their value only now being fully recognized by modern scientific research.
With the growing interest in alternative medicine and natural remedies, the demand for such plants is on the rise, making the need for their
sustainable cultivation even more critical. He also shared examples of successful R&D projects that have focused on improving the agro-techniques
used for cultivating these plants. For instance, his work at Dabur has led to the development of specialized farming techniques that ensure
higher productivity, disease resistance, and better-quality plant outputs.

In closing, Dr. Raturi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to speak at the event and reiterated his commitment to advancing the
development of sustainable practices in the natural product industry. The lecture was a valuable learning experience.

Abhishek Chandola (Organizing Secretary)
Prof. (Dr.) Ganesh Kumar (Principal)

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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.