Students Shared Experiences at Alumni Meet Milaap 2024

Published on: April 25, 2024

Students Shared Experiences at Alumni Meet Milaap 2024

The Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) in Jolly Grant organized the alumni meet ‘Milaap-2024’ hosted by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Former students shared their experiences at the event.

The alumni meet ‘Milaap-2024’ was inaugurated in the Chaukhamba Auditorium of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp in front of the portrait of the founder, Dr. Swami Rama. The chief guest, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, addressed the alumni, highlighting that such meetings provide students an opportunity for knowledge sharing. He emphasized the importance of staying connected to one’s university regardless of their current institution. Dr. Dobhal encouraged the alumni to maintain contact and guide the new students.

On this occasion, students from BPT performed beautiful dances as part of the cultural activities. Additionally, competitions such as housie, paper dance, and know your neighbor were organized for the alumni, with prizes awarded to the winners. Alumni from the batches of 2003 to 2013 shared their experiences. The event was a mix of joy from reuniting with friends and the nostalgia of reliving old memories. Some recited emotional poems, while others shared stories of their successes. Dr. Rambir Ghulelia, in charge of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, welcomed all the former students and wished them a bright future. Also present on the occasion were Vice Principal Dr. Anuradha Kusum, Dr. Kiran Bhatt, and members of the Alumni Association, Dr. Atul Agrawal, Dr. Vaibhav Agrawal, Dr. Amit Sharma, Dr. Praveen Rawat, and Dr. Aashish Negi.

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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.