Celebration of 15 Years of Nuclear Medicine Department , CRI

Published on: October 10, 2024

On 21st September 2024, the Nuclear Medicine Department proudly celebrated the milestone of completing 15 years of dedicated service in medical imaging, diagnostics, and treatments.

Dr Vishu Vijayant Chauhan, In-charge Nuclear Medicine Department, addressed his warm welcome to all guests & faculty. He highlighted the evolution of the department, from its humble beginnings to becoming a vital component of medical diagnostics and therapy, and its commitment to patient care and medical research.

Renowned figures from the field of Nuclear Medicine, Dr Vandana K Dhingra Additional Professor at AIIMs Rishikesh and Dr Ankur Pruthi Consultant & Head at Manipal Hospital New Delhi, Dr Pulkit Mittal, Consultant at Kailash Hospital were invited to share their knowledge & insights on emerging role of Nuclear Medicine in Cardiology and Infection imaging.

Dr Raj Pratap Singh cardiologist at Graphic Era University and Dr Rahul Chauhan from Critical care Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun were invited to share their insights. Presentation by Dr Sudip Dey, Assistant Professor Nuclear Medicine SRHU focused on the clinicle applications of nuclear medicine in Neurology. Radiation Safety Officer of the Department Dr Nisha Bhatia emphasized on radiation safety aspects to minimize the risks associated with radiation and harness its benefits responsibly for diagnostic as well as therapeutic purposes.

Prof Sunil Saini, Director CRI expressed gratitude to all those who have contributed to the department’s success over the past 15 years. Prof Vipul Nautiyal, Prof Alpa Gupta, Dr Abhishek Kandwal, Dr Amzad Hussain, Dr Ashwani Bhatt, Dr Ankit Batra, Dr Saurabh Nandi, Dr Ravikant, Dr Jyoti Bisht, Dr Vinay, Dr Mansi Barthwal and Dr Madiwalesh graced the occasion with their presence. Dr Sunil Saini addressed the audience and communicated that in future such type of CME should be organized on regular basis to educate Doctors, staff, nurses and students. Program was concluded by distributing tea and snacks for all guests, faculty and students.

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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.