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Chancellor Dr Vijay Dhasmana gives mantra to American students to keep their mind and body healthy

Published on: January 19, 2024

DATE-17-JAN-24
*Chancellor Dr. Vijay Dhasmana gives mantra to American students to keep their mind and body healthy*
*- Workshop on ‘Science of Joyful Living’ organized by Himalayan College of Nursing (HCN) Jollygrant*
*-Nursing students from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO), USA participate*

Himalayan College of Nursing (HCN) Jollygrant organized a one day workshop on ‘Science of Joyful Living’ based on the teachings of the most revered Gurudev Dr. Swami Rama. Nursing students from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO), USA participated in the workshop. Chancellor Dr. Vijay Dhasmana provided detailed information about the concept of healthy mind and healthy body.

The workshop organized in the Nursing College auditorium on Wednesday was formally inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp in front of the portrait of founder Dr. Swami Rama. Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jolly Grant, said that just as right eating habits and regular exercises are necessary to keep the body healthy, similarly, Pranayam for breathing and meditation are very important to keep the mind calm. Earlier, Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal informed the visiting students about the work being done by the university on medical education and research. During this time, Nursing College Principal Dr. Sanchita Pugazhendi, UWO faculty, Dr. Heidi Hansen, Dr. Maria Graf, Dr Kathy, Dr Kamli Prakash and the college faculty were present.

*70 percent of diseases arise from mental disorders*
Chancellor Dr. Vijay Dhasmana stated that in the year 1968, Gurudev Dr. Swami Rama had said that 70 percent of physical diseases are caused by mental disorders. Meditation is necessary to control the mind. At present, modern medical science also states the same thing.

*Breath is the link between body and mind*
Director General (Academic Development) Dr. Vijendra Chauhan threw light on the teachings based on yoga and meditation of Dr. Swami Rama. He said that breathing is the link between body and mind. Calmness of mind is necessary for a healthy body. Meditation is important to calm the mind. Due to calmness of mind, positive energy will remain within us.

*Balanced diet provides more energetic*
Addressing the workshop, SRHU Nursing Director and Senior Ophthalmologist Dr. Renu Dhasmana said that the overall health of a person depends on good nutrition, physical exercise and healthy body weight. A balanced diet makes us feel more energetic and it also affects our mood.

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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.