Report on CME Program on “One Health” Organized by HIMS, SRHU

Published on: November 28, 2025

Report on CME Program on “One Health” Organized by HIMS, SRHU

The Department of Community Medicine, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), successfully organized a Continued Medical Education (CME) program on “One Health” with the theme “One World, One Health – United for Human, Animal, and Environmental Well-being.” The event highlighted the deep interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health, while emphasizing the need for integrated disease surveillance, zoonotic disease prevention, and collaborative multi-sectoral health strategies.

The program was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice Chancellor, SRHU; Dr. Hem Chandra Pandey, Director Hospital Services, SRHU; and Dr. Narayan Singh Negi, Joint Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand. The CME was organized under the guidance of Dr. Renu Dhasmana, Principal, HIMS, and coordinated by the dedicated team from the Department of Community Medicine comprising Dr. Jayanti Semwal, Dr. Shaili Vyas, Dr. Neha Sharma, Dr. Niharika Verma, and Junior Residents Dr. Vaibhav Rana, Dr. Chirag Joshi, Dr. Avani Garg, Dr. Abhinav Semwal, Dr. Miteesha Rustagi, and Dr. Ipsitaa Bhushan.

The scientific sessions featured insightful lectures by eminent speakers, including Dr. Narayan Singh Negi, Dr. Arpana Singh, Dr. Gourav Kumar, and Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Choudhary, who addressed key topics such as antimicrobial resistance and its growing threat, human impact on biotic and abiotic environments, and the influence of urbanization and biodiversity loss on emerging diseases. The discussions also emphasized the importance of intersectoral coordination involving veterinary, agriculture, environmental, and urban planning departments to strengthen the One Health approach.

The CME served as an enriching platform for healthcare professionals, fostering awareness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a holistic understanding essential for safeguarding global health.

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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.