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World No Tobacco Day 2025 – Awareness Initiative in the form of Slogan and Poster Competition

Published on: May 31, 2025

World No Tobacco Day 2025 – Awareness Initiative in the form of Slogan and Poster Competition

In anticipation of World No Tobacco Day, observed globally on May 31 each year, the Department of Community Medicine conducted a creative awareness initiative in the form of a Slogan and Poster Competition. Held on May 27, 2025, the event aimed to promote awareness on the harmful effects of tobacco and to encourage a healthier, tobacco-free future. The theme for this year was “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products”.  The initiative drew active participation from students of MBBS and B.Sc. Nursing courses, emphasizing the role of youth in public health advocacy. The competition saw participation from 13 students, 6 students from the B.Sc. Nursing course took part in the Poster Making Competition, while 7 MBBS students participated in the Slogan Writing Competition. Each category highlighted unique perspectives and messages on tobacco prevention and health promotion. The top 3 winners of poster making competition were from B.Sc. Nursing namely, Kalpana Gayatri, Tulsi Bohadia and Anjali Sajwan respectively. The top 3 winners of slogan writing competition were from MBBS Batch 2022 namely, Saumya Rawat, Ashika Kashyap and Mishika Kukreja and Gaurangi were tied for 3rd place respectively.

The Poster Making Competition was judged by faculty from the Departments of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Pharmacology, and Pathology. The Slogan Writing Competition was evaluated by faculty from the Departments of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. The Department of Community Medicine extends sincere congratulations to all participants and winners. Initiatives like these not only showcase student creativity but also reinforce the message of tobacco control and prevention. Such events serve as important platforms for nurturing future healthcare professionals as champions of public health.

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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.