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Dr. Shahid Ansari Inspires Faculty and Students on Excellence

Published on: February 12, 2026

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized two impactful interactive sessions on 12 February 2026 during the visit of Prof. Shahid H. Ansari, Former Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. The first session, titled “Strategies to Improve Quality of Higher Education – How to be a Great Teacher,” was conducted for university faculty members in the gracious presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Director General of Academic Development, and Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Kothiyal, Dean, SPS. The programme commenced with a formal welcome and felicitation of the distinguished guest, followed by addresses emphasizing the role of continuous learning and pedagogical excellence in higher education. Prof. Ansari highlighted that teaching effectiveness is shaped by dedication, structured delivery, reflective practice, and institutional support. He underscored the need for nurturing newly appointed faculty through structured mentoring systems to ensure consistent academic quality. The session concluded with a one-to-one interaction that enabled meaningful dialogue on teaching practices, research productivity, and institutional quality enhancement, offering valuable insights for academic advancement.

On the same day, a second interactive session titled “Personality Development for Professional Success” was organized for students. Addressing aspiring professionals, Prof. Ansari emphasized that success extends beyond academic qualifications and is deeply influenced by personality, mindset, and leadership qualities. He encouraged students to cultivate positivity, self-discipline, and clarity of goals while maintaining physical and mental well-being through healthy lifestyle practices. Highlighting the importance of the 3 E’s—Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy—he stressed effective communication, self-reflection, and constructive interpersonal behavior as essential professional attributes. Through practical examples, he differentiated qualities of successful individuals, including strategic planning, time management, confidence, and a solution-oriented outlook. The highly interactive session motivated students to pursue holistic development and strengthen their readiness for professional challenges. Together, both sessions reflected the university’s commitment to academic excellence, value-based education, and the holistic development of educators and learners alike.

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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.