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School of BioSciences Intramural Projects

School of BioSciences

Intramural Projects

S No. Project Title PI Name Co-PI Name Amount
(Lakhs)		 Funding Agency Project Duration
1 Evaluation of nutritional, antioxidant, biochemical and pharmacological potential of Nutraceuticals formulation from traditional crops of Uttarkhand Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Vivek Kumar

Dr. Vijay Kumar

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar

 4.50 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
2 An effective microbiological growth medium for screening zinc solubilizing microbes Dr. Vivek Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Vijay Kumar

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar

 2.30  Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
3 Analysis and preservation of nucleic acid samples of Covid-19 for genomic studies Dr. Vijay Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar

 4.50 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
4 Development of a safe and cost-effective nucleic acid staining dye from biological sources Dr. Abhishek Mishra

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Vijay Kumar

 1.59 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
5 Evaluation and development of Aloe Vera gel-based growth medium for microorganisms Dr. Kumar Sachin Dr. Sanjay Gupta 1.61 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
6 Development of low-cost model for efficient treatment of Hospital Wastewater Dr. Geeta Bhandari Dr. Sanjay Gupta 3.00 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
7 Studies on different type of fungi with patients with Mucormycosis in suspected and confirmed Covid-19 patients in tertiary care hospital. Dr. Vijay Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Geeta Bhandari

Dr. Vishal Rajput

 5.50 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
8 Sustainable synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles from waste as cost effective approach for biomedical applications Dr. Archna

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Geeta Bhandari

Dr. Vishal Rajput

 4.0 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
9 Establishment of behavioral bioindicators in fresh water fish against the specific neurotoxins (Endosulfan). Dr. Vishal Rajput Dr. Sanjay Gupta 4.0 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
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. Dr. Akhilesh Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Vivek Kumar

Dr. Vijay Kumar

 5.33 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
11 Development of bioengineered grafts for the treatment of spinal cord injury. Dr. Archna

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Geeta Bhandari

Dr, Vikas Jadon

 6.00 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
12 Genetic diversity of Vitamin D Receptor in breast cancer population of Uttarakhand. Dr. Archna Prakash

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Meenu Gupta

 1.71 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
13 Correlation of Ki67 Proliferative Index and p53 with the clinic-pathological profile and treatment outcome of various brain tumors Dr. Meenu Gupta

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Vivek Kumar

 5.00 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
14 Molecular study of Carbepenam resistant clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumanii in tertiary care centre Dr. Barnali Kakati Dr. Vijay Kumar 2.99 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
15 Upgrading of Plant microbe-based approach to enhance phytoremediation method in contaminated water body Dr. Vivek Kumar

Dr. Vijay Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar

 5.75 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
16 Omics study of non-ribosomal peptide and polyketide antifungal metabolites from actinobacteria isolated from leaf cutter ant. Dr. Vijay Kumar

Dr. Vivek Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar

 5.75 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
17 Elite germplasm selection based on elicited gymnemic acid and antioxidant status of Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre) using micropropogation techniques Dr. Vikas Jadon

Dr. Geeta Bhandari

Dr. Archna

Dr. Nupur Joshi

 9.00 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
18 Investigation of potential of fungal mycelium mats: Comparative analysis of various fungal species for future research advancement Dr Nupur Joshi   2.00   1 year
19 Bamboo tea cultivation for rural livelihood upliftment Dr Sanjay Gupta   2.00   1 year
20. Hydroponics technology to scale commercial scale productivity of Origanum vulgare from Uttarakhand West Himalayas Dr Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Arti Bisht

Dr Vikash S Jadon

 6.90 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
21 Evaluation of human umbilical cord blood platelets derived rich plasma (CB-PRP) and peripheral blood isolated derived rich plasma (PB-PRP) for antimicrobial activity Dr. Purandhi Roopmani     Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 6 months
22 Mutational study of lung adenocarcinoma for glycolysis metabolism by EGFR dependent RSK4 Dr. Gourav Kumar Dr. Smita Chandra 2.00 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 6 months
23 Integrated phytochemical and transcriptome profiling Nyctanthes arbotristis for uncovering therapeutic potential Dr. Megha Sharma

Dr Vikash S Jadon

Dr. Gourav Kumar

Dr Samiksha Joshi

Dr Sanjay Gupta

 2.75 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
24 Regulation of lung adenocarcinoma by EGRF dependent RSK4: Molecular mechanism Dr Gourav Kumar

Dr. Smita Chandra

Dr Rakhi Khanduri

Dr. M Chebbi

Dr Vikash S Jadon

Dr Geeta Bhandari

Dr Sanjay Gupta

 12.00 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 3 years
25 Spent mushroom substrate as soil amendment: Effect on soil quality and microbial communities Dr. Samiksha Joshi

Dr. Nupur Joshi

Dr Megha Sharma

Dr Sanajay Gupta

 2.00 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2 years
26 Development of composite biopolymer based edible coat formulation for enhancing shelf-life of fresh farm produce in Uttrakahand Dr. Kumar Sachin   1.40 Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 2years
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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.