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Experts deliberate ways to tackle ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’

Published on: April 5, 2024

Experts deliberate ways to tackle ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’

 

Jollygrant- A two-day national conference on ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’ commenced today at Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant.

Experts from various fields discussed research priorities and action plans. Over 150 faculty members, including research scholars and students from across the country have congregated for the event. Experts began brainstorming to resolve the issue of ‘Antimicrobial Resistance,’ that is becoming a serious concern for the world. More than 150 faculty members, including research scholars and students from across the country, are confabulating.

This prestigious national conference on ‘Antimicrobial Resistance – Research Priorities and Action Plans’ is being organized by the Research and Development Cell of SRHU.The chief guest, former Director-General of ICMR, Dr. VM Katoch, mentioned that antimicrobial resistance is one of the major concerns of modern medicine. If not addressed in time, it could become more lethal in the future. Dr. Katoch urged the students and researchers to conduct more research in this area to achieve better outcomes in the future.The Vice-Chancellor of SRHU, Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, shared the university’s contributions to research in this field, emphasizing the scientific community’s role in combating antimicrobial resistance.The Director of Academic Development at SRHU, Dr. Vijender Chauhan, stated that the purpose of such conferences would be fully realized only when doctors and experts in the field share their experiences extensively.ICMR Scientist and Program Officer AMR, Dr. Kamini Walia, and former Director of AIIMS, Bhopal, Dr. Sarman Singh, highlighted the social impacts post-COVID-19, through their online presentations.Dr. Bindu De, Chairperson of the organizing committee and Director of the Research & Development Cell, mentioned that over the conference is bound to have a far reaching impact on this important issue.

Dr. Kamini Walia made her presentation online, while Dr. Sarman Singh addressed the gathering, shedding light on recent developments and societal implications post-COVID-19 with regards to AMR.

A souvenir based on the conference was also released during the event.

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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.