Session on Gender Sensitization

Published on: August 5, 2024

A Gender Sensitization session was organized by the Himalayan School of Science and Technology (HSST), Swami Rama Himalayan University, on 5th August 2024 for the newly admitted students of HSST. The session was delivered by Ms. Neelam Danu, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities, with 54 students participating. It aimed to encourage a profound understanding of gender equality and the importance of gender sensitization. Ms. Neelam Danu discussed the significance of promoting equality and understanding between genders. She highlighted the need for individuals and institutions to recognize and challenge gender biases, stereotypes, and discrimination, fostering a more inclusive and respectful society for everyone regardless of gender identity.

The objective of this session was to create awareness and foster a deeper understanding of gender equality, challenging stereotypes and addressing biases that contribute to discrimination and inequality. It promoted respect, empathy, and fairness among individuals, encouraging inclusive attitudes and behaviors across all genders. Through education and dialogue, gender sensitization seeks to build a more equitable and respectful environment in both personal and professional settings.

The session successfully encouraged students to adopt inclusive attitudes and contribute to building a respectful and equitable environment for all, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and challenging gender biases at both individual and institutional levels.

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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.