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National online CME “Reversing Diabetes: A Road to Remission”

Published on: November 16, 2022

National online CME “Reversing Diabetes: A Road to Remission”

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the Department of Physiology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University along with Association of Physiologists of India (ASSOPI), organized a national online CME on the theme “Reversing Diabetes: A Road to Remission”. The CME started with the blessings of HH. Dr. Swami Rama, the Founder of the institute. Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the university, Pro-Vice Chancellor conveyed their wishes for the event. All the faculty members of the Department of Physiology, HIMS, Dr. Abha Shrivastava (Prof. & Head), Dr. Brijesh Purwar (Professor), Dr. Jyoti Dvivedi (Professor), Dr. Yogesh Saxena (Professor), Dr. Anupama Nautiyal (Associate Professor), Dr. Mohd. Yusuf (Assistant Professor), Dr. Dipak Kumar Dhar (Assistant Professor) were present on the occasion. The occasion was graced by Prof. Dr. Ashok Kumar Deorari, Principal, HIMS and Prof. Dr. Renu Dhasmana, HOD, Ophthalmology and Vice Principal (PG). Prof. G.K. Pal, Executive Director, AIIMS Patna & General Secretary, ASSOPI graced the occasion & addressed the gathering. Prof. Dr. Narsingh Verma, HOD Physiology, KGMU and President, ASSOPI, also added lustre to the occasion with his address and took a scientific session. There were 6 scientific sessions and 12 nationally acclaimed physiologists and guest speakers like Prof. Pravati Pal, Prof. Latika Mohan, Prof. Chinmay Shah deliberated on various aspects. Prof. Dr. Renu Dhasmana discussed about the never perspectives and lesser known facts about diabetic retinopathy. Prof. Dr. Hemant Nautiyal emphasized on the role of bariatric surgery in patients having both diabetes and obesity. Around 200 participants nationwide actively took part in the scientific sessions. The CME dwelled at enhancing understanding and creating awareness about how obesity and Diabetes are interlinked and how lifestyle of the modern day contributes to the development of both. It also explored the new avenues in diabetic retinopathy, exercise prescriptions and scope of bariatric surgery. Apart from scientific deliberations, there was a student e-poster session where the top-3 finalists among the students presented their posters made with digital art in front of the audience. The CME was widely lauded by the participants & speakers and everyone appreciated the newer perspectives and facts that were revealed and discussed.

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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.