Punjab Newsline, Bathinda, March 4-
The Central University of Punjab (CU Punjab) has added another feather to its cap in academic and research excellence as Prof. Raj Kumar, from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, has been honored with the Visitor’s Award 2023 for Research in Biological Sciences. The prestigious award was conferred by Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, during the Visitor’s Conference 2024-25, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Initiated in 2014, the Visitor’s Awards recognize excellence in research and innovation among faculty members of Central Universities, promoting global best practices in scientific advancement. This year, Prof. Raj Kumar was recognized for his pioneering research in cancer biology, particularly his contributions to understanding cancer hallmarks, drug design and synthesis, drug resistance, and the development of synthetic anticancer lead molecules.
The award ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, was graced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and heads of Central Institutes of Higher Education, including CU Punjab Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari.