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SRHU FACULTY MEMBERS CONFERRED AWARDS AT EWASH 2023 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Published on: December 28, 2023

SRHU FACULTY MEMBERS CONFERRED AWARDS AT EWASH 2023 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

22 December was an important date in the calendar of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) wherein experts, academicians, students, policy visualisers and the like, congregated under the banner of ‘EWASH 2023 : National Conference on Environment, Water, Agriculture, Sustainability and Health.’

The theme under consideration in this two-day conference had an urgency like never before : ’Protect the Blue and Green, Make the Earth Pristine,’ with the aim to strategize a greener future.

Jointly organised by Swami Rama Himalayan University; Save the Environment (STE), a society for research awareness and social development, Kolkata/Gurugram; DAV PG College Dehradun, Uttarakhand; National Academy of Sciences, Prayagraj UP; the conference sought to bring to the forefront currently needed strategies and policies for environment protection, water management etc.

At this event awards were conferred upon those who have carved a niche in the aforementioned field. Proud faculty members of the SRHU were also amongst the awardees.

The Vice Chancellor topped the list amongst the award winners. STE Dr. Praloy O. Basu Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred upon Dr Rajendra Dobhal.

STE Meritorious Award for excellence in academics and research was received by Dr Sanjay Gupta.

STE Young Researcher Award was received by Dr Archana Dhasmana.

STE Clinical Diagnosis and Research was given to Dr Nikki Yadav.

It is hoped that Innovative ideas shared by experts, academicians on the occasion will contribute to management of environmental issues including water management for agro-industrial purposes and bring about landmark reforms reforms

The participants expressed the hope that sustained efforts involving all stake-holders in conservation of green cover will help in the mitigation of issues faced by the globe.

The conference in totality contemplated strategising a sustainable environment.

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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.