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International Day of Girls and Women in Science celebrated at SRHU

Published on: February 15, 2024

International Day of Girls and Women in Science celebrated at SRHU

International Day of Girls and Women in Science was celebrated at Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jollygrant. In the program organized on this occasion, women who played important roles in science and technology were remembered.

On Monday, the program organized by Research and Development Cell in Adi Kailash Auditorium was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp in front of the portrait of Dr. Swami Rama. Chief Guest Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University said that the International Day of Women and Girls in Science has been implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners, the aim of which is to promote women and girls in science.
The day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access and participation in science for women and girls. Special guest Dr. Meenu Singh, Director and CEO of AIIMS Rishikesh, said that the presence of women in science can be traced to the early stages of the history of science in which they have made significant contributions. Diversity in research expands the pool of talented researchers, bringing new perspectives, talent and creativity to the fore. The day is a reminder that women and girls play an important role in science and technology communities and their participation should be strengthened. Director Research Cell, Dr. Bindu Dey welcomed all the guests present while giving information about celebrating this day. Nursing Advisor Dr. Kathy said that 80 percent of the nurses working in India are women, which shows that women are progressing rapidly. In the program, Yoga Science students demonstrated various asanas and gave information about their benefits. Engineering students presented Rajasthani dance. Dr. Purandhi Roopmani thanked everyone. On this occasion, Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijlwan, Dr. Sunil Saini etc. were present.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

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.