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Department of Clinical Research Events

Department of Clinical Research

Events

Conferences Organized (In Collaboration):

National Conference:

  • National Conference on Spiritual Neurosciences, 15-16  Nov 2024

International Conference:

  • Data to Discovery International Symposium on Biology and Medicine in AI Era with hands- on workshop on Datamining, Statistics and AI ML tools in Biomedicines, 16-17 February 2025

 

Guest Lecture Organized (As NASI activities):

  • Earth Day Lecture – "Planet vs. Plastic" 22 April 2024
  • World Intellectual Property (IP) Day Lecture – "IP and the Sustainable Development Goals"  26 April 2024
  • National Technology Day Lecture – "Innovating for a Sustainable Future" 11 May 2024
  • Lecture on Integrated Medicine – "The Way Forward" 20 June 2024

Workshops Organized:

  • Workshop on Women’s Empowerment in Uttarakhand Through Science & Technology 29 Mar -30 Mar 2024
  • Clinical Trial Day (Good Clinical Practice Workshop) 20 May 2025
  • Workshop on Scopus as a Citation Tool and Research Evaluation Indices 14 June 2024
  • Training Workshop on Bioethics 6 Jan 2025 to 7 Jan 2025
  • Ensuring Integrity of healthcare Good Clinical Practice and Medical Ethics Training 6 Jan to 7 Feb 2025. sponsored by Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • Post Graduates Workshop on Good Clinical Practices, Good Lab Practices and Ethics 26 March 2025

Seminar Organized:

The Department of Clinical Research regularly organizes seminars aimed at enriching academic learning and fostering a culture of research and innovation. These seminars provide a platform for students and faculty to engage with experts from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies on current trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in clinical research and healthcare. Through interactive discussions and knowledge exchange, these events enhance the academic environment and promote continuous professional development.

Capability Enhancement Sessions

The Department of Clinical Research conducts regular capability enhancement sessions aimed at the holistic development of students. These sessions are designed to build essential life and professional skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for both academic and industry settings. Key focus areas include:

  • Soft Skills development
  • Language and communication skills development
  • Yoga and wellness
  • Analytical Skill Development
  • Human value development
  • Personality and professional development
  • Employability skills development

Mentor-mentee sessions

The Department of Clinical Research conducts regular mentor-mentee sessions to provide students with academic, professional, and personal guidance. These sessions foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students can openly discuss challenges, set meaningful goals, and receive individualized advice. By nurturing strong student-faculty relationships, the sessions enhance confidence, encourage self-directed growth, and offer valuable direction for career planning and development.

Industrial Visit to Himalaya Drug Company by MSc Clinical Research and MSc Pharmacoepidemiology students

23 May, 2025

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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.