Seminar on Predatory Publishing at School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Published on: September 13, 2025

Seminar on Predatory Publishing at School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

On 13th September 2025, the Institutional Research Committee of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized a One-Day Seminar on “Predatory Publishing – What Researchers Should Know” to create awareness among faculty members, research scholars, and students about unethical publishing practices. The event, attended by 80 participants, began with a lamp-lighting ceremony in the presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal and the Chief Guest, Dr. Pulok Mukherjee. Organizing Chairperson Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Kothiyal welcomed the gathering, highlighting the scope, objectives, and significance of the seminar, while Dr. Bindu Dey, Director-Research, emphasized the institution’s commitment to responsible research practices.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Pulok Mukherjee, who spoke on “Integrity in Scholarly Publishing: Challenges, Failures, and Reforms”, followed by sessions from eminent experts including Dr. Anurag Varshney on avoiding mistakes in scientific publishing, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Varshney on steps to publish research effectively, and Dr. Manorama Tripathi on identifying reputable journals for scholarly communication. The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Ganesh Kumar, acknowledging the contributions of dignitaries, experts, and participants. The event proved to be a valuable learning platform, reinforcing the importance of research ethics and academic integrity while fostering meaningful discussions on best practices in scholarly publishing.

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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.