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Dr Renu Dhasmana honored with ‘Ophthalmology Teacher National Award

Published on: January 12, 2024

*Dr. Renu Dhasmana honored with ‘Ophthalmology Teacher National Award’*

*-Worked on various prestigious positions including Head of Eye Department in Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) Jolly Grant*

*-Award presented by the Faculty of Ophthalmology Teachers of India (FOTI) at AIIMS Delhi

Doiwala- Dr. Renu Dhasmana, Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) Jollygrant, was honored with the ‘Ophthalmology Teacher Award’. The honor was conferred on Dr. Renu Dhasmana at a function organized during the seventh National Assembly of the Faculty of Ophthalmology Teachers (FOTI) at AIIMS Delhi. On this occasion, Dr. Renu Dhasmana said that with the inspiration of Gurudev Dr. Swami Rama, she is serving in the field of health and medical education.

Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice Chancellor, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jolly Grant, congratulated Dr. Renu Dhasmana for this achievement and said that Dr. Renu Dhasmana’s unwavering commitment towards excellence in teaching has set a commendable standard in the field of medical education.

Senior Ophthalmologist Dr. Renu Dhasmana said that it is a matter of pride for me to receive this honor. Our commitment in the field of health care and medical education will become stronger.

*Dr. Renu Dhasmana is honored with many awards*.

Professor Dr. Renu Dhasmana is an eye surgeon, educationist as well as an efficient administrator. She has been working in the Department of Ophthalmology since 2004. She did her Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery from Shankara Nethralaya Chennai in the year 2010. In the year 2012, she was honored with the Best Doctor Award. Also she has been honored with many national and international awards from various organizations. More than 100 of her papers and posters have been published in medical journals. Apart from this, she is a member of various ophthalmological societies. She has chaired many national and international seminars.

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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.