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Promoting Ethical Excellence in Clinical Research through Intensive Training at SRHU

Published on: July 4, 2025

Promoting Ethical Excellence in Clinical Research through Intensive Training at SRHU

The Department of Clinical Research at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), SRHU, in collaboration with the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), launched a five-week training program titled “Ensuring Integrity in Healthcare & Medical Ethics” on July 4, 2025. As part of this initiative, a two-day workshop on “Good Clinical Practice & Ethics” was conducted from July 4 to 5, 2025, at the B.C. Roy Auditorium, HIMS. A total of 121 participants, including faculty members and research committee representatives from five medical institutions in Uttarakhand, attended the program. The primary objective of the workshop was to build ethical competence among faculty and Research Ethics Committees, thereby strengthening the ethical oversight mechanisms in clinical research across the region.

The workshop was inaugurated in the presence of several eminent dignitaries. Chief Guest Dr. Kiran Katoch from NJILOMD, ICMR, joined the inaugural ceremony along with Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice-Chancellor of SRHU; Dr. Vijendra D Chauhan, Director General Academic Development, SRHU; Dr. Pradeep Varshney, Director IQAC, SRHU; and Dr. Yogender Singh, along with other Principals and Departmental Heads of SRHU.

The organizing team was led by Lt. Gen Dr. Daljit Singh, Principal, HIMS, and Dr. Bindu Dey, Director of Research, SRHU, serving as the Organizing Chairpersons. Dr. Nikku Yadav, Head of the Department of Clinical Research, HIMS, was the Organizing Secretary, supported by team members Dr. Ruchi Juyal, Dr. Manisha Sharma, Mr. Abhinav, Ms. Akanksha, Ms. Jagriti, and Ms. Pooja.

The workshop brought together expert speakers from various institutions and organizations across the country. Dr. Vikas Dhiman, Director of Regulatory Affairs, India Subcontinent, GSK Pvt. Ltd and Member, ISCR North Chapter; Dr. Abhishek Tyagi, Senior Director, FSP Hub Lead – India & Philippines, PPD Clinical Research Services (Thermo Fisher Scientific); Dr. Monika Bahl, Founder Director, Shodh Clinicals; and Dr. Puja Nagpal, Consultant, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, led impactful sessions. These sessions were designed to enhance understanding and implementation of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and ethical principles in clinical research.

Participants were actively engaged through interactive discussions, expert-led presentations, and practical exercises that covered critical areas such as fundamental principles of research ethics, roles and responsibilities of Ethics Committees, implementation of GCP guidelines, and navigating ethical dilemmas in clinical trials. The workshop proved to be a valuable platform for capacity building and fostering inter-institutional collaboration among ethics committees from institutions like Doon Medical College Dehradun, Graphic Era Medical College Dehradun, Government Medical College Haridwar, and the host institute HIMS, SRHU.

The broader five-week training initiative will continue beyond the workshop, with a batch of 30 participants from Gurukul Kangari Haridwar, SGGR Dehradun, and SRHU. This sustained engagement is expected to further enhance institutional capacities and foster a robust culture of ethical research practices throughout the region. By nurturing a community committed to integrity in clinical research, the program is set to make a meaningful impact on healthcare research standards in Uttarakhand.

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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.