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School of BioSciences Facilities & Highlights

School of BioSciences

FACILITIES (Centre of Excellence)

Advance Molecular Biology (OMICS Laboratory)

An advanced molecular biology lab is a high-precision, flexible, and technology-driven environment structured for cutting-edge research. Such labs underpin breakthroughs in genetics, diagnostics, therapeutics, and environmental biotechnology—pushing the frontiers of modern biology. The instrumentation includes.

  • Automated DNA/RNA Extractor
  • DNA/RNA Concentrator
  • Gel Documentation System (Gel Doc)
  • Gradient PCR Real-Time PCR (qPCR)
  • Molecular Biology Workstation, 
  • Bio-Spectrophotometer with Nanodrop and Fluorescence
  • Advance Microscope with Camera 
  • Vertical Electrophoresis Unit
  • Horizontal Electrophoresis Unit
  • -80°C Deep Freezer
  • Temperature-Controlled Centrifuges

Cancer Biology and Immunology

The lab was set up through Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. GOI, New Delhi and Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) joint funding. We maintain more than seven cancerous cell lines like Lungs, Liver, Breast, Skin and Macrophages in this lab. The lab focuses on cancer biology, epigenetic study on cancer, cancer Immunology and cancer biomarker discovery. Integrating cancer biology with immune response insights transforms how we detect, treat, and monitor cancer. In last one year lab has secured 2 Intramural and 1 extramural (Industry) funding. The instrumentation includes

  • Biosafety Cabinet Level-2
  • Inverted cum Fluorescence Microscope
  • CO₂ Incubator
  • Microplate Reader
  • Probe Sonicator

These Centre for Excellence (CoE) is a premier academic and research initiative established to foster innovation, interdisciplinary research, advanced training, and translational outcomes in frontier areas of Life Sciences and Environmental Studies. It acts as a nucleus for capacity building, industry collaboration, and societal impact, aligning with national missions and global sustainable development goals (SDGs).

  • To integrate cutting-edge research, high-end instrumentation, and skill-based education
  • To promote applied research and product development in biotechnology, food safety, health, and the environment
  • To facilitate policy-relevant research, rural technology dissemination, and industry partnerships

Beside the two Centre of Excellence, the School have eight state-of-the-art laboratories catering to students and researchers in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, and Food Sciences.

  • Molecular Biology Laboratory
  • Biochemistry Laboratory
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory
  • Algal Culture Lab
  • Aquatic Toxicology Lab
  • Mushroom Cultivation Laboratory
  • Bioinformatics Laboratory

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Curriculum aligned with NEP 2020: Outcome based Education
  • Emphasis on lab skills, project work, and industry exposure
  • Internships with industries, research labs, and NGOs
  • Interactive, Integrative, Innovative learning and Entrepreneurship
  • Research-driven curriculum with thesis/dissertation work
  • Opportunities for collaboration with research institutes and industries
  • Infrastructure & Facilities: Sophisticated and advanced Instrumentation 
  • Industry Linkages and Career Prospects
  • Mentorship & Personality development Programs
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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.