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School of BioSciences Endowment Chair

School of BioSciences

Endowment Chair in the field of “Transnational Research in Bio Sciences” in the School of Biosciences (SBS)

Swami Rama Himalayan University has created an Endowment Chair in the field of “Transnational Research in Bio Sciences” in the School of Biosciences (SBS) with an objective to create lead research in Bio Sciences towards the product development. The Endowment Chair has been established through a joint sponsorship by Shri Shirin Vidhya Venkat Ramani, Pune and Swami Rama Himalayan University.  Modus operandi of the Chair will be governed, as per the SOP formulated and enacted by the University.  The chair come into force from 16.06.2023.

The chair is being jointly funded by Shri Shirin Vidhya Venkat Ramani, Pune for an amount of INR 50,00,000 and Swami Rama Himalayan University INR 50,00,000 amounting to 1,00,00,000 (one crore only).

Dr Shashi Bala Singh

Dr Shashi Bala Singh

Chair Professor
Dr Sanjay Gupta

Dr Sanjay Gupta

Lead Professor

The list of Project is appended below with this chair in School of Biosciences. Project: 17 (Total grant INR: 61,32,000)

  1. Evaluation of nutritional, antioxidant, biochemical and pharmacological potential of Nutraceuticals formulation from traditional crops of Uttarkhand. 4.50 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun.  Investigator: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
  2. An effective microbiological growth medium for screening zinc solubilizing microbes. 2.30 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vivek Kumar
  3. Analysis and preservation of nucleic acid samples of Covid-19 for genomic studies. 4.50 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vijay Kumar
  4. Development of a safe and cost-effective nucleic acid staining dye from biological sources 1.59 lakh, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
  5. Evaluation and development of Aloe Vera gel based growth medium for microorganisms. 1.61 lakh Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Kumar Sachin
  6. Development of low cost model for efficient treatment of Hospital Wastewater. 3.00 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Geeta Bandari
  7. Studies on different type of fungi with patients with Mucormycosis in suspected and confirmed Covid-19 patients in tertiary care hospital. 5.50 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vijay Kumar
  8. Sustainable synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles from waste as cost effective approach for biomedical applications. 4.00 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Archna Dhasmana
  9. Establishment of behavioral bioindicators in fresh water fish against the specific neurotoxins (Endosulfan). 4.00 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vishal Rajput
  10. Assessment of the effects of air pollution on the gene diversity and population structure of medicinal/ economically important Shorea robusta roadside population using SSR markers. 5.33 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Akhilesh Kumar
  11. Development of bioengineered grafts for the treatment of spinal cord injury. 6.00 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Archna Dhasmana
  12.  Genetic diversity of Vitamin D Receptor in breast cancer population of Uttarakhand. 1.71 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
  13. Correlation of Ki67 Proliferative Index and p53 with the clinicopathological profile and treatment outcome of various brain tumors. 5.00 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Dr Vivek Kumar
  14. Molecular study of Carbepenam resistant clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumanii in tertiary care centre. 2.99 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Vijay Kumar
  15. Upgrading of Plant microbe-based approach to enhance phytoremediation method in contaminated water body. 5.75 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vivek Kumar
  16. Omics study of non-ribosomal peptide and polyketide antifungal metabolites from actinobacteria isolated from leaf cutter ant. 5.75 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vijay Kumar
  17. Elite germplasm selection based on elicited gymnemic acid and antioxidant status of Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre) using micropropogation techniques, 9.00 lakh. Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vikas S Jadon.

 

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Chair Professor

Dr Shashi Bala Singh

Director, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad

Director General, Life Sciences (DG LS), Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO)

Director, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Delhi

Director, Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh, Ladakh

Professor & Dean

Dr Sanjay Gupta

Qualification: MSc (Biochemistry) AMU Central University, Aligarh, Ph.D. Biotechnology (IIT Roorkee, Roorkee)

Teaching and Research Experience: 30 years

Industrial Experience: 03 Years

Publications:  196, Books: 03, Patents: Published: 07, Granted: 01

PhD Supervised:  25 Ongoing: 06

Sponsored Research Project Completed/ongoing:  Extramural: 16, Intramural: 13

Special Interest: Bioprocess Engineering and Bioprospecting, Environmental Biotechnology, Plant Genetic Diversity

Awards:  UGC CSIR-NET-1990, ICFRE-NET-1990, GATE-90, STE Meritorious Award 2023 for Excellence in Teaching & Research, Best Teacher Award 2024, SRHU

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.