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Mission | Vision | values

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) was established under section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956, vide Uttarakhand State Act No. 12 of 2013, and, with the enactment of Uttarakhand Private University Act, 2023 (Uttarakhand Act No. 02 of 2024), it now stands incorporated and established under the provisions of the Uttarakhand Private University Act, 2023. Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust is the promoting society of SRHU.

MISSION

To transform lives by nurturing excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge through education, research, innovation and technology besides providing multidimensional humanitarian opportunities for social upliftment in accordance with the ideals of Swami Rama.

To be recognized as a premier university through providing quality education and healthcare in a manner that is holistic and evolutionary.

VISION

VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Inclusivity
  • Compassion
  • Altruism
Our Philosophy

Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam. Perfection in action. Inspires us to work skilfully, selflessly and lovingly.

Guiding principle

The infinite light of our founder HH Swami Rama illuminates our every thought & actions and constantly reminds us that lovingly serving our fellow beings is the highest form of worship of the Divine.

MORE THAN A MARK - A JOURNEY OF IDENTITY

Swan is a symbol of buddhi (faculty of discrimination). It also symbolizes moving through the world with grace, purity, and wisdom. 

The lotus represents purity of heart and mind that remains untouched by worldly distractions. It symbolizes being rooted in the world while rising from ignorance to enlightenment.

The shield is a symbol of protection, strength and security which knowledge endows.

All these 3 elements now come together to form a complete identity, which is distinct and representative of the beliefs and ethos of the institution.

SWAN

Swan is a symbol of buddhi (faculty of discrimination). It also symbolizes moving through the world with grace, purity, and wisdom.

LOTUS

The lotus represents purity of heart and mind that remains untouched by worldly distractions. It symbolizes being rooted in the world while rising from ignorance to enlightenment.

SHIELD

The shield is a symbol of protection, strength and security which knowledge endows.

BRAND MARK

All these 3 elements now come together to form a complete identity, which is distinct and representative of the beliefs and ethos of the institution.

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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.