School of Science and Technology Organizes Poster and Slogan Competition for Eye Donation Awareness

Published on: August 28, 2025

School of Science and Technology Organizes Poster and Slogan Competition for Eye Donation Awareness

As part of the 40th Eye Donation Awareness Campaign (25th August – 8th September 2025), with reference no. HIMS/OP/269/2025, the School of Science and Technology organized a Poster Making and Slogan Writing Competition on 28th August 2025 based on the theme “Everyday Heroes – The Gift of Sight.” The event aimed to spread awareness about the importance of eye donation while encouraging students to use their creativity to promote a humanitarian cause. A total of 25 students participated, creating innovative posters and impactful slogans that highlighted the value of donating eyes to give vision and hope to those in need. The activity not only inspired students to contribute artistically but also fostered empathy, social responsibility, and a deeper understanding of community welfare. By combining creativity with advocacy, the competition successfully amplified the message of “The Gift of Sight” and contributed to the success of the Eye Donation Awareness Campaign at SRHU.

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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.