KATRA, Feb. 6 -- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) commemorated International Cancer Day and National Cancer Prevention Month with a series of awareness initiatives. The event, organized by the Centre for Advanced Research (CAR-SMVDU) in collaboration with NSS Volunteers, aimed to educate students on cancer prevention and risk factors.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Associate Professor, School of Biotechnology, led the event along with his research team, including scholars Rajeshwer Jamwal, Minerva, Bhawani Sharma, and Agamya Gupta. The team delivered insightful lectures covering various types of cancers such as lung, ovarian, breast, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. They emphasized cancer progression, key risk factors, and preventive measure...