World No Tobacco Day Awareness Event at SDM Public School

Published on: May 22, 2024

World No Tobacco Day Awareness Event at SDM Public School

On May 20, 2024, the Department of Community Medicine at the imalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), conducted a visit to SDM Public School (SDMPS) in Pratitnagar, Dehradun, Rishikesh, as part of the World No Tobacco Day celebrations. The visiting team comprised Dr. Shaili Vyas (Professor), Dr. Abhay Srivastava (Assistant Professor), Dr. Neha Sharma (Assistant Professor), and MSc Epidemiology students Rahul Negi, Sheelendra Yadav, and Gargi Tyagi.

The aim of the visit was to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle among students. Various activities were organized between two schools, SDMPS (English medium) and SDMIC (Hindi medium), to engage the students and emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle free from tobacco.

A Fitness Challenge Test was conducted, featuring Utkatasana for girls and the Plank Test for boys, with the winners of both rounds participating in a final Kapalbhati yoga session. This activity evaluated the students’ physical health and encouraged them to stay fit. Ruchi secured first place, Rahul came in second, and Vikas achieved third place.

An Extempore Competition titled “Celebrities Championing Tobacco-Free Lifestyles” saw participants delivering impromptu speeches on the role of public figures in advocating for a tobacco-free society. The students demonstrated their understanding of the topic and presented insightful views on the positive impact of celebrities on public health. Prerna won first place, Sheetal took second place, and Ishika came in third.

A Quiz Competition between teams from SDMPS and SDMIC covered various aspects of tobacco-related health issues, statistics, and preventive measures. This competition fostered a healthy competitive spirit and deepened the students’ knowledge about the hazards of tobacco. Himanshu won first place, Saksham secured second place, and Suman came in third.

The events were conducted under the expert supervision of esteemed faculty members from the Department of Community Medicine, including Prof. Dr. Shaili Vyas, Dr. Abhay Srivastava, and Dr. Neha Sharma. The principal of SDMPS, Mr. Shasank Chamoli, and a representative from SDMIC, Mr. Anirudh

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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.