Interactive Session with Dr. Manish Grover at SPS, SRHU

Published on: October 11, 2025

Interactive Session with Dr. Manish Grover at SPS, SRHU

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized a day-long session with Dr. Manish Grover, Visiting Professor and Former CEO of Aurea Biolabs Pvt. Ltd., Ernakulam, Kerala, on 11th October 2025. The program aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial application by exposing students to real-world pharmaceutical practices, research ethics, and good laboratory practices (GLP). The event commenced with a welcome and felicitation of the guest by Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Kothiyal, Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, who encouraged students to pursue professional excellence, ethical discipline, and individuality in their careers.

In his keynote address on “Industries’ Expectations from Pharmacy Graduates,” Dr. Grover inspired students with his 25 years of experience in formulation development, R&D, and production operations. He emphasized that education should be a foundation for innovation and ethical practice rather than merely a means to employment. With his professional motto—“Solving problems is good, but preventing problems is great”—he urged students to focus on foresight, clarity, curiosity, and creativity as essential qualities for career success. Through interactive discussions and a Mentimeter activity, he guided students to understand industry expectations, the importance of continuous learning, and the need to unlearn outdated mindsets. Dr. Grover reminded students that hard work, adaptability, and competence are the keys to thriving in a dynamic and digital-driven pharmaceutical landscape.

The afternoon session, titled “Including GLP in Everyday Teaching,” was a practical workshop held in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory. Dr. Grover emphasized the critical role of Good Laboratory Practices in ensuring accuracy, reliability, and integrity of scientific data. During the hands-on titration exercise, he highlighted how minor procedural errors can affect data quality and reinforced that GLP principles should be ingrained in daily academic and professional conduct. His powerful remark, “GLP is the compass that guides every laboratory safely through the sea of experiments,” resonated strongly with both students and faculty, emphasizing discipline and ethical responsibility as the foundation of scientific excellence.

The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session where students sought insights on career planning, research prospects, and industry expectations. A vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Rahul Pandey, expressing heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Grover for his inspiring mentorship and to Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Kothiyal for her visionary leadership. The sessions proved to be intellectually enriching and deeply motivational, leaving students inspired to pursue their careers with integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

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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.