MOU between SRHU, Jolly Grant, and ISTD

Published on: March 15, 2024

MOU between Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, and ISTD

 

Students of the university to receive industry training

Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijlwan and ISTD Dehradun Chairman Anoop Kumar sign MOU

Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, and the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD) Dehradun branch will now work in better coordination with the industrial sector. An MOU was signed between the two institutions.

On Thursday, under the guidance of the President of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijlwan, and ISTD Dehradun Chairman Anoop Kumar signed the MOU. On this occasion, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal stated that this MOU is an important step towards better coordination and collaborative efforts with the industry sector. Through this, students will get opportunities to bridge the gap between the industry and academic worlds through seminars, workshops, and industrial training. Furthermore, they will have a platform to prepare themselves according to the dynamic changes in the business landscape. Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijlwan mentioned that through this agreement, the industrial sector could benefit from the expertise and knowledge of the university’s faculty members, which will not only improve the quality and efficiency of the industry but also inspire new directions in teaching and research activities. This will establish a deep and meaningful cooperation between the two institutions in the field of research and development, aiding in the discovery of new technologies and solutions. The program was coordinated by Dr. Apurv Trivedi. On this occasion, from ISTD,Dinesh Sharma, Dr. Avinash Chandra Joshi, Soumya Beniwal, Dr. Bindu Dey, Dr. Amjad Hussain, Dr. Mohit Verma, Prateek Dhyani were present.

SRHU is associated with many renowned institutions nationally and internationally

Swami Rama Himalayan University is associated with various prestigious academic and professional institutions nationally and internationally. This includes the Business College (IBC) Denmark, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Global Health Alliance (GHA) United Kingdom, Loria Finland’s University of Applied Sciences, Germany’s Rostock University, Uttarakhand Government’s Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC), and the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, among other institutions working in the field of skill development like Learn-It.

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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.