Advancing Research Excellence Capacity Building Workshop on Healthcare Research & Biostatistics at Swami Rama Himalayan University

Published on: February 25, 2026

The Department of Clinical Research, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), successfully inaugurated a two-day Capacity Building Workshop on Healthcare Research & Biostatistics on 25 February 2026. The workshop was designed to strengthen methodological rigor, enhance statistical competencies, and build practical expertise in clinical and public health research.

The program was formally inaugurated by Dr Ashok Kumar Deorari, Pro Vice Chancellor, SRHU, who emphasized the importance of ethical research conduct, scientific integrity, and evidence-based decision-making in advancing healthcare outcomes.

During the inaugural session, Dr Nikku Yadav, Head, Department of Clinical Research, highlighted the critical role of biostatistics in healthcare research. She emphasized that robust statistical planning and appropriate analytical methodologies are fundamental to generating credible evidence, minimizing bias, and strengthening clinical and public health interventions.

The academic sessions were delivered by eminent experts including Dr R. J. Yadav, Former Director Grade Scientist ‘G’, NIMS-ICMR, New Delhi; Dr A. K. Srivastava, Professor, Community Medicine, HIMS, SRHU; Dr Anup Kumar, Professor, SGPGIMS, Lucknow; and Sr Sushant Singh, Co-Founder, ClinicalVeda, Hyderabad. The sessions comprehensively covered biostatistics, study designs, sampling strategies, and clinical data management practices.

The workshop was organized by faculty members including Dr. Ruchi Juyal, Dr. Manisha Sharma, Dr. Vishu Chauhan, Dr Geeta Bhandari, Dr Vishal Rajput, Dr Vibhor Sharma, Ms. Akanksha Uniyal, Mr. Abhinav Bhavguna, and Ms. Pooja, whose presence further enriched the academic deliberations.

The first day concluded with interactive discussions and knowledge exchange, reinforcing the university’s commitment to strengthening research capacity and promoting excellence in healthcare research.

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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.