75th Republic Day celebrated with great fervour at SRHU

Published on: January 26, 2024

75th Republic Day celebrated with great fervour at SRHU

– Chancellor Dr. Vijay Dhasmana hoisted the tricolor at a solemn ceremony

The 75th Republic Day was celebrated with much pomp and show at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jollygrant. Chancellor Dr. Vijay Dhasmana hoisted the tricolor and also took the salute of the students’ parade. During this period, cultural programs were organized by students of various colleges.

SRHU Chancellor Dr. Vijay Dhasmana said that in the past years the institution has written a new story of success. He called for working unitedly for the progress of the nation and the university under the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed India of 2047. Dr. Dhasmana said that the institute is succeeding in achieving the objective for which its foundation was laid. The university is involving the world’s top scientists to work in the field of research. More than one lakh fifteen thousand patients were treated free of cost under Ayushman at the Himalayan Hospital. Dr. Dhasmana said that Himalayan Hospital is at number one in providing treatment under Ayushmana scheme in the country. He also appealed to the students to maintain the trust and respect of their parents. All possible help will be given to research scholars to make their mark on the world stage. The institute is working on various schemes for environmental protection. During this, Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Dr. Renu Dhasmana, Dr. Sunil Saini, Dr. SL Jethani were present amongst others.

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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.