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SRHU Hosts Advanced Molecular Biology Workshop for Healthcare Capacity Building

Published on: August 2, 2025

SRHU Hosts Advanced Molecular Biology Workshop for Healthcare Capacity Building

The School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), organized a training workshop entitled “Modern Biology: Advanced Molecular Tools for Healthcare – A Comprehensive Training Module” from 7th July to 2nd August 2025. The initiative is supported by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with the objective of enhancing research competencies in biomedical and healthcare sciences. The four-week training program, brought together 30 selected participants comprising faculty members, clinicians, research scholars, and postgraduate students from reputed institutions across the country and professionals from the biotechnology and healthcare industry. The program was meticulously designed to offer an integrated approach combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on laboratory training across key areas of modern biology. Initial sessions covered animal cell culture and tissue engineering, including 2D/3D culture systems, biomaterials, bio-graft designing, tissue-engineered implant fabrication, and cytotoxicity assays. This was followed by modules in molecular biology that trained participants in nucleic acid and protein extraction, electrophoresis, blotting, PCR, qPCR, TA cloning, primer/probe design, and diagnostic RT-PCR. Participants were also exposed to advanced technologies such as next generation sequencing, flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. A major highlight of the program was the inclusion of bioinformatics, artificial intelligence in healthcare, Python programming, statistical modelling, and drug design and discovery. Participants also visited clinical diagnostic labs to understand real-world applications.

The Valedictory Ceremony was held at B.C. Roy Auditorium, HIMS, SRHU on 2nd August 2025 was graced by Dr. Pushpendra Singh, Scientist F, ICMR–National Institute for Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur, as Guest of Honor;  Prof. D. S. Rawat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Kumaun University, as Chief Guest; Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice-Chancellor, SRHU; Dr. Vijendra Devisingh Chauhan, Director General (Academic & Development), SRHU; and Dr. Bindu Dey, Director of Research, SRHU. Participants praised the training for its academic rigor, practical relevance, and collaborative environment. The organizing committee expressed sincere gratitude to the Department of Health Research for their generous support and to all stakeholders for their contributions in making this training workshop a benchmark in capacity building for healthcare and biomedical research in India.

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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.