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B.Pharm Students Gain Industry Exposure Through Educational Tour to Jaipur

Published on: March 28, 2026

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University organized a four-day industrial and educational tour for B.Pharm third-year students from March 25 to March 28, 2026. A total of 26 students accompanied by two faculty members participated in the visit, which aimed to provide practical exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing and analytical technologies used in the industry. The tour was conducted under the guidance of faculty members Ms. Himanshi Rathaur and Mr. Abhishek Chandola. The first industrial visit took place at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in Gurugram, where students observed advanced analytical instrumentation such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). Students were also introduced to the Flow Chemistry Laboratory, gaining insight into continuous flow reactions and modern pharmaceutical research infrastructure.

The second industrial visit was organized at D.D. API Pvt. Ltd. in the RIICO Industrial Area, Jaipur. During the visit, students were introduced to pharmaceutical utilities and quality standards including HVAC systems, HEPA filtration, and Water for Injection (WFI) production. They also visited the Quality Control and Microbiology laboratories to understand the stringent testing and compliance procedures followed in API manufacturing. In addition to the industrial exposure, students explored prominent landmarks of Jaipur, including Amer Fort, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal, gaining insights into the cultural heritage of Rajasthan. The tour successfully blended academic learning with cultural experience, enriching students’ understanding of real-world pharmaceutical operations and industry practices.

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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.