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This pursuit is supported by advanced facilities, expert mentorship, and a collaborative ecosystem that bridges theory with application. The school also nurtures young researchers to contribute to international discourse, with a focus on innovation, clinical relevance, and community well-being. Today, it has emerged as a vibrant hub where ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge research, preparing scholars to redefine health and wellness in a holistic way.

School of Yoga sciences is inculcating fundamental and multidisciplinary researches. As yoga and naturopathy are gaining global recognition as complementary approaches to modern medicine. Scientific research highlights yoga's effectiveness in managing stress, anxiety, and chronic diseases. Naturopathy emphasizes the body's self-healing ability through natural therapies and lifestyle changes. Modern studies support its role in improving immunity, digestion, and metabolic health. Integration with evidence-based medicine is enhancing patient outcomes and holistic care. Technological tools like biofeedback and imaging validate physiological effects of these practices. Research is also exploring gene expression changes linked to long-term yoga practice. We wanted to create a combined therapeutic model at SRHU in modern perspective promotes yoga and naturopathy as vital pillars of integrative health. Currently 21 Ph.D. Scholars are perusing their research study at School of Yoga Sciences of SRHU. From 21 Ph.D. Scholars 13 are UGC-JRF qualified and getting Government Fellowship. Their details are here:

Scholar Name Fellowship Nature Supervisor Name Sponsoring Agency
Mr.Navneet UGC-JRF Dr Somlata Jha UGC
Ms.Ritu UGC-JRF Dr Somlata Jha UGC
Mr.Ankit Semwal UGC-JRF Dr Somlata Jha UGC
Ms. Diksha Patel UGC-JRF Dr  Subodh Saurabh Singh UGC
Ms. Neelam Patel UGC-JRF Dr Mala Tripathi UGC
Ms. Nisha Yadav UGC-JRF Dr Mala Tripathi UGC
Mr. Amit UGC-JRF Dr Mala Tripathi UGC
Mr. Vikas Pandey UGC-JRF Dr Saloni Malik UGC
Mr. Anoop Raturi UGC-JRF Dr Ankit Sharma UGC
Mr. Suraj Gauniyal UGC-JRF Dr Ankit Sharma UGC
Dr Somlata Jha Intramural Project Dr Somlata Jha SRHU
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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.