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Deliberations on Emerging Techniques in Cancer Treatment in Urology held at UKUSCON 2024

Published on: April 29, 2024

Deliberations on Emerging Techniques in Cancer Treatment in Urology held at UKUSCON 2024

Second Annual Conference of Uttarakhand Urological Society organized by Swami Rama Himalayan University

In the picturesque Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Jollygrant, the second annual conference of Uttarakhand Urological Society, UKUSCON-2024, was organized by the Department of Urology. More than a hundred urologists from across the country participated in the two-day conference. During this, deliberations were held on the emerging techniques in the treatment of urological cancer.

UKUSCON-2024 conference was formally inaugurated at the Adi Kailash Auditorium of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, in front of the portrait of founder Dr. Swami Rama.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, VC of SRHU, said that the field of urology is very extensive. New discoveries are being made in it every day. There is also a change in treatment techniques every year. He called for all urologists to brainstorm on how to reduce the cost of treatment together, so that the common man can benefit from affordable and quality medical care. He said that besides surgery, we should also work on the preventive aspects.

Dr. Lalit Shah, President of the Urological Society of India, said that urologists in Uttarakhand are doing good work. However, sometimes there is delay in reaching the doctors. Headvocated the use of various means of communication to increase awareness of urological diseases amongst the people. Dr. Sanjay Goyal, President of the Uttarakhand Urological Society, said that there was a time when there was only one urologist in Uttarakhand. Today, close to 50 specialist urologists are providing their services in Uttarakhand. People no longer have to go to other cities for treatment.

Dr. Kim Jay Mamin, Chairman of the Conference Organizing Committee, welcomed all the delegates present. He informed that more than 100 experts from the country are participating in the conference. Close to 200 scientific research papers will be presented in the two-day conference. The program, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Vaibhavi Dhasmana, was attended by Director (Academic Development) Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Director Hospital Services Dr. Hemchandra Pandey, Principal HIMS Dr. Ashok Kumar Deorari, Director Medical Services Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad, Dr. Rajiv Saraf, Dr. Shikhar Agrawal, Dr. Ashwani Kandari, Dr. Aman Kumar, Dr. Suvit Juwade andDr. Kumar Pankaj.

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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.