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SRHU Faculty Participate in Leadership Development Programme at IIT Roorkee

Published on: March 21, 2026

Dr. Grace Madonna Singh, Professor at Himalayan College of Nursing, and Dr. Nikku Yadav, Associate Professor and In-charge of the Department of Clinical Research at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), participated in the Nurturing Future Leadership Programme organized under the aegis of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) at IIT Roorkee from March 17 to 21, 2026.

The five-day programme brought together faculty members from various institutions to strengthen leadership competencies in higher education. It began with an engaging icebreaking session titled “Igniting Enthusiasm for Leadership” by Prof. Meenakshi Rawat, which encouraged participants to explore their leadership potential and build a collaborative mindset. Sessions by Dr. Hitashi Lomash on transactional analysis and organizational dynamics offered valuable insights into human behavior, communication patterns, and conflict management in academic environments.

Participants also attended thought-provoking lectures by distinguished experts including Prof. Naveen K. Navani, Prof. K. K. Pant, Prof. R. Pradeep Kumar, and Prof. D. S. Arya. These sessions covered diverse themes such as leadership strategies, academic institution development, universal human values in higher education, and effective conflict resolution. Interactive workshops on happiness and well-being by Dr. Arun Bhardwaj emphasized the role of positivity and emotional balance in professional leadership.

A campus immersion visit and field visits at IIT Roorkee provided participants with exposure to the academic infrastructure and administrative practices of the premier institution. The programme also included sessions on liberal education, inclusive workplace environments under the PoSH Act, creative design thinking, and innovative leadership for infrastructure development.

The concluding day featured discussions on team building in academic environments and participant presentations reflecting on their key learnings. The programme ended with a valedictory session and feedback interaction.

The training programme significantly enhanced the participants’ understanding of leadership, teamwork, and institutional development, equipping them with valuable

perspectives to contribute towards academic excellence and progressive institutional growth at SRHU.

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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.