Promoting Student Well-being through “The Science of Self-Leadership” Workshop

Published on: March 9, 2026

Venue:  KLT-7, SMS College, SRHU                              

Participants:  MBA  & BBA students & Faculties

Workshop Report: “The Science of Self-Leadership”

The School of Management Studies (SMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), organized a workshop on Student Mental Health and Well-being titled “The Science of Self-Leadership” on 09 March 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in KLT-7, SMS for BBA & MBA students.

The workshop was conducted in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Psychology, HIMS, SRHU. The session was delivered by Dr. Malini Srivastava, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Clinical Psychology, HIMS, who highlighted the importance of mental health, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and stress management for students.

The session covered topics such as emotional regulation, effective communication, healthy relationships, and lifestyle habits for overall well-being. The workshop was interactive and helped students understand practical strategies to manage stress and maintain a positive mindset.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Ashish Arya, Associate Professor, SMS, under the guidance of Dr. Taruna Gautam, Director, SMS, and Dr. Ritvik Dubey, Principal, SMS. The workshop was informative and beneficial, encouraging students to develop self-leadership and resilience for their academic and professional growth.

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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.